Philhellene

Here Aldo acquired the passion for Greek literature which made him inscribe the word Philhellene after his name on his first printed books.

Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497 Julia Mary Cartwright Ady 1887

We find him described in the lexicographers, who go back to fourth-century sources, as "Philhellene" -- surely not an appellation that could be given to an actual Greek. "

American Chronicle 2009

The apartment in the pleasant hotel swarmed with dark-eyed patriots, with Cretan refugees, with old men who had known "Xaos" in the brave days of old, with young men eager to see and greet the old Philhellene.

Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 Maud Howe Elliott 1915

[Sidenote: Morea reinvaded] [Sidenote: End of Philhellene corps] [Sidenote: Defence of Argos] [Sidenote: Turks demoralized]

A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Edwin Emerson 1914

Philhellene King of Bavaria, for the vacant throne.

A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Edwin Emerson 1914

Gambetta himself was strongly Philhellene, but said to his friend on October 17th: "Mr. Gladstone has spoilt our European affairs by putting Montenegro first."

The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 1 Stephen Lucius Gwynn 1907

We were to meet and spell out the directions and go to the hiding-place, and, when the jewels were recovered, they were to be hidden in a box of a conserve for which that vicinity was noted, and then carried to Constantinople, from which point I was to take charge of them and deliver them in Boston to Dr. S.G. Howe, the well-known Philhellene.

The Autobiography of a Journalist Stillman, William James, 1828-1901 1901

Gladstone the Philhellene, hurrah for union with Greece.

The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 John Morley 1880

Again, after having received the book, the same Philhellene writes to the author: "Professor Cameron, my colleague, who has glanced at the book, pronounces it eloquent, as I also do, and unites with me in ordering a copy for our University Library."

Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812 Achilles Rose 1877

It is a work for which every Philhellene must feel truly grateful to you.

Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812 Achilles Rose 1877