Dr. Constantino Spyrides (Diamantaras)

[cristiancarranza]

Hello again!

If my records are Ok, Doctor Constantino Spyrides born in 1846 in Castellorizo... Turkey?

Castellorizo belonged to Turkey at that time? Rhodes too?

Is this related to the fact that he died in Kalamaki (Kalkan - Kas) in Turkey?

Finally a more general question: All the people born in Castellorizo before 1900 were turks? And between 1900 and 1915?
To wich country belong the people born In those turbulent days of Castellorizo's history?

Thanks in advance!

Cristián Carranza

[Administrator]

Cristian,

Thank you for your kind words.

Castellorizo was part of the Ottoman Empire until its revolt in March 1913. Rhodes was also part of the Empire, but only until May 1912 when it was occupied by Italy.

Spyrides' death in Kalamaki (Kalkan) is not surprising - he and his extended family had extensive business and familial connections to the mainland.

And to answer your last question - all people born on Castellorizo until 1913 were citizens of the Empire.

Best wishes,
Nicholas