Alexander Papagos
Politician
1883 – 1955
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Who was Alexander Papagos?
Marshal Alexander Papagos GBE, was a Greek General who led the Greek Army in World War II and the later stages of the Greek Civil War and became the country's Prime Minister. His premiership was defined by the Cold War; American military bases were allowed on Greek territory, a powerful and vehemently anti-communist security apparatus was created, and the communist leader Nikos Ploumpidis was executed by firing squad.
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- Born
- Dec 9, 1883
Athens - Also known as
- Папагос, Александрос
- Religion
- Eastern Christianity
- Nationality
- Greece
- Kingdom of Greece
- Died
- Oct 4, 1955
Athens
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on July 23, 2013
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