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Georgios Gennimatas

1939 – 1994

Greek politician

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Lived 1939 – 1994 (aged 54). Georgios Gennimatas was a Greek politician.

Georgios Gennimatas (; 30 June 1939, Athens – 25 April 1994, Athens) was a Greek politician and founding member of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK). He studied civil engineering at the National Technical University of Athens. He occupied several cabinet posts in the PASOK governments under Andreas Papandreou, serving as Minister of Interior (1981–1984), Welfare and Social Insurance (1984–1987), Labour (1987–1989) and National Economy (1989, 1993–1994). He is most notable for his official recognition of the left-wing fighters of the Greek Resistance during World War II and his healthcare and welfare reforms which established the National Health System (Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας) of Greece. His daughter Fofi Gennimata was also a PASOK politician.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
National Technical University of Athens
Positions held
Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Minister of Finance of Greece, Greek Minister of the Interior, Ministry of Labour and Social Security (Greece)
Also known as
Giorgos Gennimatas, Yorgos Gennimatas

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georgios Gennimatas?

Greek politician (1939–1994)

When was Georgios Gennimatas born?

Georgios Gennimatas was born on 30 June 1939 in Athens.

When did Georgios Gennimatas die?

Georgios Gennimatas died on 25 April 1994 in Athens.

What was Georgios Gennimatas's occupation?

Georgios Gennimatas was a politician.

What nationality was Georgios Gennimatas?

Georgios Gennimatas was Greek.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georgios Gennimatas

· Wikidata: Q3561313

· DBpedia: Georgios Gennimatas

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