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Alexandros Romas

Alexandros Romas (1863-1914) studied law in Athens and excelled in political science in Paris. In Paris he married in 1900 the Countess Sophia Christakis Zografou. With her he had four children: Aspasia, Domnika, Spyridon, and Dionysios, later Conde of the Zakynthian literature. He became leader of the Roman party in Zakynthos when his uncle retired from politics and was elected member of the parliament five times (in 1895, 1899, 1902, 1905 and 1909), President of the Parliament three times (in 1897, 1903 and 1909), Minister twice (of Education, in 1902 and of Justice, in 1909). In the 1897 Crete Revolution, fulfilling a national mission, he was captured by the fleets of the Great Powers and after 20 days he was released and enlisted as a Volunteer under R. Garibaldi. He fought bravely at Domokos and was promoted to Major.

He took part in the Greek-Turkish war of 1912 and contributed to the liberation of Epirus. He received the following medals:

  • Osmanier's great film
  • The Spanish Grand Cross
  • Brigadier General of the Legion of Honour
  • Brigadier General of the Order of the Saviour
  • Officer of the Academy

- Medal of Valour 

He dies on 10 July 1914, after being wounded in the battles for the liberation of Epirus.