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Dimitris Psathas

1907 – 1979

Greek satirist and playwright

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Lived 1907 – 1979 (aged 72). Dimitris Psathas was a Greek writer, journalist, screenwriter and playwright.

Dimitris Psathas (; 1907 – 13 November 1979) was a modern Greek satirist and playwright. He was born in Trabzon of Pontos, then part of the Ottoman Empire, in 1907.

He went to Athens in 1923 and finished his studies whereby he devoted himself to both journalism and the theatre. In 1937, his first book was published Justice is in a good mood, followed the next year by Justice is in a bad mood. He became known with his book Madam Sousou. He wrote many successful theatrical plays. Christos Alexiou describes his theatrical work as "polite comedies" which supplied "relief during the occupation and civil wars". He also wrote a 500-page historical chronicle about the resistance of his compatriots entitled Land of Pontos. As a journalist, he has been described as one of the country's principal columnists during the mid-1970s.

He died in Athens in 1979.

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Also known as
Dēmētrios Psathas

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Who was Dimitris Psathas?

Greek satirist and playwright (1907–1979)

When was Dimitris Psathas born?

Dimitris Psathas was born on 21 October 1907 in Trabzon.

When did Dimitris Psathas die?

Dimitris Psathas died on 13 November 1979 in Athens.

What was Dimitris Psathas's occupation?

Dimitris Psathas was a writer, journalist, screenwriter and playwright.

What nationality was Dimitris Psathas?

Dimitris Psathas was Greek.

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· Wikipedia: Dimitris Psathas

· Wikidata: Q3564180

· DBpedia: Dimitris Psathas

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