Ioannis Frangoudis

Greek general and target shooter

Ioannis Frangoudis - Greek general and target shooter
Born

1863
162 years ago

Died

October 19th, 1916
109 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Greece

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Served as a general in the Hellenic Army during the Balkan Wars and World War I. Competed in shooting events, representing Greece in the Olympics. Contributed to military strategy and operations during his service. Passed away on October 19, 1916.

Fought in the Balkan Wars

Represented Greece in shooting events

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