Themistoklis Sofoulis
Greek politician and Prime Minister
Born
1860
165 years ago
Died
June 29th, 1949
75 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as the 115th Prime Minister of Greece from 1945 to 1946. Participated in the Greek Parliament for multiple terms, contributing to national policy and governance. Involved in the political landscape during a tumultuous period following World War II. Following his tenure as Prime Minister, continued to be prominent in political discussions and party activities until his death in 1949.
Served as the 115th Prime Minister of Greece
Participated in Greek Parliament for multiple terms
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