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Kapodistrias' birth
Ioannis Kapodistrias was born in Corfu, the most populous Ionian Island to a distinguished Corfiote family. -
Kapodistrias becomes involved in politics
At the age of 25, Kapodistrias became involved in politics. In Kefalonia he was successful in convincing the populace to remain united and disciplined to avoid foreign intervention and, by his argument and sheer courage, he faced and appeased rebellious opposition without conflict. With the same peaceful determination, he established authority in all the seven islands.