Christos Sartzetakis

Greek Supreme Court Justice and President

Christos Sartzetakis - Leaders & Politicians born April 6th, 1929
Born
Died

2022
4 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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