He studied Agricultural Engineering in Montpellier, France. He then studied at the Law School of Athens and in 1935 was awarded a doctorate in Political Science. He was a professor at Panteion University and twice Rector 1944-46 and 1950-51. Then at the Agricultural School of Athens (1953) Professor of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Policy. Rector of the Faculty in 1964-65.

He served as Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture. Member of Parliament of Evros 2 times. Minister of Agriculture 1945-46 in the government of Sofoulis and Minister of Finance 1951-52 in the government of Plastira. A prolific writer of scientific books and studies and with literary sensibilities, he wrote under the pseudonym Chr. Esperas. A friend of the tekton Nikos Kazantzakis , they made together, as a family, the long trip to Japan – China that preceded the publication of the corresponding book.

We selectively mention his works: The Balkan States, Theory and Practice of Agricultural Policy, The National Income, The Agriculture of Greece, Culture and Civilizations, Themes of Painting, Aristophanes and his time, Utopias and Realities, Diary Sheets, Twelve Biographies from Ancient Greece, Anatole France, Introduction to Social Sciences, Aristophanes and his time, etc.