When was it published?

February 2, 1829 in Lynchburg Virginian

Foreign News February 2, 1829

Lynchburg Virginian

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. King, Count V. A. Capo D'istria, Ali Pasha

Q: What keywords are associated?

Greece Population, Thessaly, Epirus, Morea, Macedonia, Turks Christians, Ali Pasha Register

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What is this article about?

Mr. King provides population estimates for Greece based on Ali Pasha's register from 8-10 years prior, totaling ~2,050,000 (1,930,000 Christians, 120,000 Turks), with breakdowns for Thessaly, Greece proper, Epirus, Morea, and Macedonia. He estimates 100,000-120,000 free Greeks in Peloponnesus and islands, which hold 600,000-700,000 total.

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We have before us a statement of the Population of Greece, the principal part of which was received by Mr. King from Count V. A. Capo D'Istria, brother of the President. It was taken from the Register of Ali Pasha. Mr. King says, "I have not much confidence in its correctness: still I think it may be an approximation to the truth with regard to the population of Greece as it was eight or ten years ago." "I have made some other investigations respecting the population of Greece, which I intend to send soon. For the present I will say that I suppose there are not more than about 100,000 or 120,000 Greeks who can be called free—this is, inhabitants of the Peloponesus and of the Islands." The Islands Mr. King supposes to contain from 600,000 to 700,000 inhabitants. They are now included in the following abstract of the document mentioned above.

Thessaly is divided into 12 cantons or departments containing 41,250 Turks, and 398,000 Christians—total 439,250. In Eastern and Western Greece are 20 cantons, and 456,845 inhabitants, of whom only 15,000 are Turks.

Epirus embraces 18 cantons, and has 403,680 inhabitants, of whom 76,340 are Turks. The population of the Morea is estimated at 650,000—that of Southern Macedonia at 150,000, of whom 30,000 are Turks. In round numbers, the estimate mentioned above gives to the districts enumerated an aggregate population of about 2,050,000: viz: Turks—120,000, Christians, 1,930,000.

We hope ere long to have from the indefatigable agent whom the Ladies have employed—some more trust-worthy statements on this subject.

[ N. Y. Journal of Com. ]

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Greece Population Thessaly Epirus Morea Macedonia Turks Christians Ali Pasha Register

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. King Count V. A. Capo D'istria Ali Pasha

Where did it happen?

Greece

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Greece

Event Date

Eight Or Ten Years Ago

Key Persons

Mr. King Count V. A. Capo D'istria Ali Pasha

Event Details

Statement of Greece's population from Ali Pasha's register, received by Mr. King from Count Capo D'Istria. Thessaly: 12 cantons, 439,250 total (41,250 Turks, 398,000 Christians). Eastern/Western Greece: 20 cantons, 456,845 total (15,000 Turks). Epirus: 18 cantons, 403,680 total (76,340 Turks). Morea: 650,000. Southern Macedonia: 150,000 (30,000 Turks). Aggregate: ~2,050,000 (120,000 Turks, 1,930,000 Christians). Mr. King estimates 100,000-120,000 free Greeks in Peloponnesus and Islands (600,000-700,000 total inhabitants).