Konstantinos Dovas
Greek general and Prime Minister
Born
December 20th, 1898
126 years ago
Died
1973
52 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as the 156th Prime Minister of Greece during a challenging period in the country's history. Held significant military positions and contributed to the military strategies of Greece in various conflicts. Actively engaged in political affairs and was involved in initiatives related to governance and military reforms. His leadership occurred during a time of political instability and conflict.
Served as Prime Minister of Greece
Held the rank of General in the Greek Army
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