Nikos Beloyannis

Greek resistance leader and politician

Nikos Beloyannis - Greek resistance leader and politician
Born

1915
110 years ago

Died

March 30th, 1952
72 years ago — 37 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Greece

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Played a significant role in the Greek resistance during World War II. Involved with the United Panhellenic Organization of Youth and later became a member of the Communist Party of Greece. Served as a member of the Greek Parliament. Arrested for political activities post-war and was executed in 1952. His life represented the struggle against fascism and imperialism in Greece.

Leadership in the Greek resistance

Membership in the Greek Parliament

Execution for political activism

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