Charilaos Florakis

Greek politician and party leader

Charilaos Florakis - Greek politician and party leader
Born

July 20th, 1914
111 years ago

Died

May 22nd, 2005
20 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Greece

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A significant figure in Greek politics, contributed to the leftist movement and served as the General Secretary of the Greek Communist Party. Played a crucial role in the post-junta political landscape, leading efforts to reshape the party's policies and direction. Involved in key political discussions and movements throughout a turbulent period in Greece's history, striving for social justice and reform within the political framework.

Served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Greece

Influenced leftist policies after the Greek junta

Participated in the resistance against the dictatorship

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