Dimitrios Valvis
Greek Prime Minister and judge
Born
1814
211 years ago
Died
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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