The geography of Greece contributed to this. Another reason was that Greece could be easily navigated. One more reason was aristocracy, the highest people in the government.
His plan did fail, yes, as he was captured by Lieutenant Israel Greene. Robert E. Lee was in charge of overall of the operation.
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William Henry Harrison (1773 - 1841)
He served for 31 days as the ninth president. He died because of pneumonia.