Ioannis Alevras
Greek politician, President of Greece
Born
1912
113 years ago
Died
April 6th, 1995
30 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as the President of Greece from 1980 to 1981. Alevras had a background in banking and held various political positions throughout his career, contributing to the country’s political landscape. His presidency was marked by efforts to stabilize the political environment during a transitional period in Greek history.
Served as President of Greece from 1980 to 1981
Held various significant roles in the banking sector
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