translated from Greek: Here lies Antonios Marias Viaridis Count Kapodistrias Corfiot Born 25 April 1741 Died 5 April 1821 Knight First Class of the Russian Order of St Anne and Saint John of Jerusalem a man excelling in every virtue and pure piety excellent citizen most affectionate father etc, etc,
Greek: Αντώνιος Μαρία Καποδίστριας Italian: Antonio Maria di Capo d' Istria Greek politician from Corfu, member of the Grand Council, Count of the Cape of Istria, ephor and ambassador to Constantinople and Russia. From The Capodistrias Museum, Center of Capodistrian Studies: Antonios-Maria Capodistrias (1741-1821), a reputable lawyer, took an active part in the political life of the area. As representative of the island to the Sublime Porte, he participated in the negotiations for the founding of the Septinsular Republic.
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