Konstantinos Demertzis
Greek politician, 129th Prime Minister
Born
1876
149 years ago
Died
April 13th, 1936
88 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as the 129th Prime Minister of Greece during a critical period in the early 20th century. His leadership emerged during a time of political instability and social change. Demertzis' term focused on addressing national issues and managing the aftermath of the Greek victory in the Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922. His government sought to stabilize and reform the political landscape of Greece during the interwar years. He held office until his passing in 1936, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with the complexities of Greek governance.
Served as Prime Minister from 1935 to 1936
Led the country during significant political challenges
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