Dimitrios Valvis

Greek Prime Minister and judge

Dimitrios Valvis - Greek Prime Minister and judge
Born

1814
211 years ago

Died

November 30th, 1892
132 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Greece

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Served as the 69th Prime Minister of Greece. Held significant judicial roles in the Greek court system during the late 19th century. Influenced Greek politics and legal frameworks during a pivotal time in the nation's history.

Served as Prime Minister of Greece from April 1890 to October 1891.

Contributed to legal reforms in the Greek judicial system.

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