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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