Evripidis Bakirtzis
Greek soldier and politician
Born
January 16th, 1895
130 years ago
Died
1947
78 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as a soldier in the Greek Army during critical periods, including World War II. Entered politics after military service, participating actively in post-war efforts. Worked on issues pertaining to national security and governance. Held various governmental positions aiming at public service and political reform. Engaged in discussions about military and civil affairs, contributing to the direction of national policies.
Served in the Greek Army during World War II
Participated in post-war political reform efforts
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