Nikos Beloyannis
Greek resistance leader and politician
Born
1915
111 years ago
Died
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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