After the Greek - speaking areas of the Byzantine Empire fell to the Ottomans in the 15th century, the majority of the people there were left in want of education.
Pärast seda, kui Bütsantsi keisririigi kreekakeelsed piirkonnad 15. sajandil osmanite kätte langesid, muutus suuremale osale sealsetest inimestest haridus üsna kättesaamatuks.