Georgios Kafantaris
Greek Prime Minister
Born
October 13th, 1873
151 years ago
Died
1946
79 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as Prime Minister of Greece during a challenging period in the early 20th century. Contributed to the political landscape of Greece in the aftermath of the Balkan Wars. Managed complexities related to the aftermath of World War I and promoted various national interests. Engaged in political discourse aimed at stabilizing the government and addressing regional issues.
Served as Prime Minister of Greece
Oversaw government during post-Balkan War era
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