Europe, he arranged for the collection and distribution of money in favor of the Greek War of Independence and he was in contact with the "Committee of Zakynthos" of Dionysios Romas. Before the undertaking of the governance of Greece by Ioannis Kapodistrias, Soutzos was one of the possible candidates to occupy this position. During Kapodistrias governance, he was appointed as representative of Greece to France, following the recommendation of Eynard. Later, he was appointed by Otto of Greece as Greek ambassador in France, Russian Empire, Sweden and Denmark. In 1839 he moved permanently in Athens and he served until 1840 as Member of the Council of the State while he was one of the first settlers of the old Athenian neighborhood Vathi or Vatheia. He died on 12 June 1864 in Athens. From his marriage to Roxanne (Loxandra) Karatza, he had three children, Gregorios Soutzos (famous painter of the time), Ioannis Soutzos and Maria Soutzou. References 1864 deaths Year of birth uncertain Politicians from Istanbul Rulers of Moldavia Dragomans of the Porte Michael Members of the Filiki Eteria Moldavian people of the Greek War of Independence People excommunicated by the Greek Orthodox Church Constantinopolitan Greeks Diplomats from Istanbul