Xenophon Zolotas: The Professor and the Bank of Greece 

In the course of the 20th century, a less developed country like Greece was to become a full member of the euro area. The active presence of Xenophon Zolotas in the public arena spanning several decades coincided with developments and changes which, albeit challenging and sometimes tragic, always carried the expectation of a better future. Zolotas was a multi-faceted personality: University professor (1928-1968), Governor of the Bank of Greece (1955-1967 and 1974-1981), member of the Academy of Athens (1952-2004), Minister in interim governments (1952, 1974) and Prime Minister (1989-1990). However, he always preferred to be addressed as Professor.

Commemorating 110 years from the birth of Xenophon Zolotas and ten years from his death, the exhibition examines aspects of his involvement in Greece’s economic development, focusing on his role as a central banker.