Petros Protopapadakis
Greek mathematician and Prime Minister
Born
1854
171 years ago
Died
November 15th, 1922
102 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as the 107th Prime Minister of Greece. Contributed to the field of mathematics while also engaging in political activities. Held the office during a turbulent period in Greek history, addressing pressing national issues and forming government policies. Focused on modernization and economic challenges facing Greece.
Served as the 107th Prime Minister of Greece
Contributed to advancements in mathematics
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