About Grigoris Giannaros
Lived 1936 – 1997 (aged 60–61). Grigoris Giannaros was a Greek politician.
Grigoris Giannaros (; April 1936 – 5 August 1997) was a Greek politician and journalist who served in the Ecumenical Cabinet of Xenophon Zolotas and as a Member of the Hellenic Parliament.
Early life and education
Giannaros was born in April 1936 in the village of Salmoni, Elis. He studied economics at the Supreme School of Economics and Business (ASOEE), and completed post-graduate studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Political career
Giannaros was a member of the Central Committee of Synaspismos. He was first elected to the Hellenic Parliament representing Athens B in the June 1989 election. In November 1989, he was appointed as an Alternate Industry Minister in the ecumenical cabinet of Xenophon Zolotas. He was re-elected as an MP for Athens B in the same month. In February 1990, he was removed from his position in a cabinet reshuffle, and was elected in the April 1990 election as the representative of Athens A.
Personal life
Giannaros was married to Sonia Tsitilou and they had one son.
Death
Giannaros died on 5 August 1997 after a "lengthy illness". He was buried at Athens First Cemetery.
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Who was Grigoris Giannaros?
Greek politician
When was Grigoris Giannaros born?
Grigoris Giannaros was born in 1936 in Elis (regional unit), Greece, Salmoni, Elis.
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Grigoris Giannaros died on 5 August 1997.
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Grigoris Giannaros was a politician.
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Grigoris Giannaros was Greek.
Sources & further reading
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