Nikolaos Triantafyllakos
Greek politician, Prime Minister
Born
November 8th, 1855
169 years ago
Died
1939
86 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as Prime Minister of Greece during the early 20th century. Led the country during a challenging period marked by political instability and economic difficulties. Focused on reforming governmental structures and improving public administration. His tenure included navigating international relations and domestic challenges.
Served as Prime Minister from 1929 to 1932.
Implemented administrative reforms in Greece.
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