Tantalus, according to mythology, was the king of Phrygia, companion and lunchmate of the Gods of Olympus. He was sentenced by Jeus to the torment of eternal hunger and thirst, which is broadly known as the Torment of Tantalus.
Elias Tantalidis was born in Istanbul in 1818 and died in Halki in 1876. He was a poet and scholar. He was professor at the Theological School of Halki. He was a consultant to the Patriarchate and teacher of Georgios Vizyinos.
The street was named in honour of Press (Typos), that has been characterised as the fourth power, since it is inspecting the operation of the other three, Legislative, Judicial and Executive. In this way, transparency, information and strengthening of the democratic institutions are safeguarded.
The Rogoti family was an important family of merchants of Thessaloniki, who benefited its Greek Community in the 19th century.
Leon VI the Wise (866-912) was a Byzantine Emperor. He was renowned for his broad education and his literary works. During his reign, legislation was codified and reformed.
Michalis Papadopoulos (1918-1982) was a lawyer. He was the first elected Mayor of Thessaloniki, after the fall of Dictatorship, from 1975 to his death in 1892.
Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a French poet, playwright, novelist and politician. His works had international and timeless appeal. His philhellenism was obvious in his works. He was in favour of all the struggles of Greeks for their freedom, from the Greek Revolution of 1821 to the Revolution of Crete of 1866-1869.
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Andronikos Paikos (1799-1880) was a Macedonian fighter, lawyer, politician and university professor. He was born in Thessaloniki and took part in the Revolution of 1821, with Dimitrios Ypsilantis. He was elected plenipotentiary in two National Assemblies and served as Minister and Prosecutor of the Supreme Court.
Lykourgos was a Spartan politician, great social reformer and distinguished legislator who shaped the characteristics of ancient Sparta. According to other views, he is a mythical person and a symbolic figure.
