Christos Sartzetakis

Greek Supreme Court Justice and President

Christos Sartzetakis - Greek Supreme Court Justice and President
Born

April 6th, 1929
96 years ago

Died

2022
3 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Greece

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Served as a Supreme Court Justice and later as President of Greece. During the presidency from 1985 to 1990, focused on strengthening democratic institutions in the post-junta era. Contributed to legal reforms and upholding justice within the Greek legal system.

Served as President of Greece from 1985 to 1990

Presided over the Supreme Court of Greece

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