Rigas Velestinlis

Rigas Velestinlis (1757–1798) was an Ottoman diplomat, journalist and philosopher.

Also recorded as Rigas Feraios.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ρήγας.

Born at Velestino in 1757, died at Belgrade in 1798.

In detail

the recorded working language is Modern Greek and French.

The authority associates the name with Modern Greek Enlightenment.

Residence is recorded at Velestino and Ampelakia.

Works named in the authority record are Thourios.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Rigas Feraios”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q319684: Rigas Velestinlis
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