Alexandros Papanastasiou
Greek politician, Prime Minister

Born
July 8th, 1876
149 years ago
Died
1936
89 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Born in 1876, a Greek sociologist and politician played a significant role in the political landscape of Greece during the early 20th century. Served as the Prime Minister of Greece multiple times, contributing to various political developments and reforms. His work spanned issues related to social policies and politics in a challenging historical context, including the aftermath of World War I and the Greco-Turkish War. Papanastasiou's leadership was marked by attempts to address the consequences of these conflicts on Greek society and governance.
Served as Prime Minister of Greece
Contributed to sociological studies in Greece
Involved in post-war political reforms
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