Alexandros Diomidis

Greek banker and Prime Minister

Alexandros Diomidis - Greek banker and Prime Minister
Born

January 3rd, 1875
150 years ago

Died

November 11th, 1950
74 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Greece

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Served as the 145th Prime Minister of Greece. Held the office during a challenging period, focusing on financial stabilization and governmental reform. Contributed to the modernization of the Greek banking system. Worked to strengthen Greece's economic foundations, impacting both public policy and the private sector.

Served as Prime Minister of Greece

Modernized the Greek banking system

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