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Marina Lampraki-Plaka

1939 – 2022

Greek art historian and archaeologist

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About Marina Lampraki-Plaka

Lived 1939 – 2022 (aged 82–83). Marina Lampraki-Plaka was a Greek politician, archaeologist, writer, art historian and university teacher.

Marina Lambraki-Plaka (c. 1939 – 13 June 2022) was a Greek historian, archaeologist, and academic.

Born in Greece.

She was the director of the National Gallery from 1992 to 2022.

She served as Alternate Minister of Culture in the Caretaker Cabinet of Vassiliki Thanou-Christophilou.

Publications Classical Memories in Modern Greek Art (Onassis Cultural Center, Olympic Tower / Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, 2000) Paris-Athenes 1863-1940 (with Olga Mentzafou-Polyzou; Pinacotheque Nationale et Musee Alexandros Soutzos, 2006)

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Important facts

Born
1939, Arkalochori
Birth century
20th century
Died
13 June 2022, Athens
Occupation
Politician, archaeologist, writer, art historian, university teacher
Nationality
Greece
Education
Athens School of Fine Arts, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Positions held
Minister of Culture of Greece
Also known as
Marina Lambraki-Plaka

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marina Lampraki-Plaka?

Greek art historian and archaeologist

When was Marina Lampraki-Plaka born?

Marina Lampraki-Plaka was born in 1939 in Arkalochori.

When did Marina Lampraki-Plaka die?

Marina Lampraki-Plaka died on 13 June 2022 in Athens.

What was Marina Lampraki-Plaka's occupation?

Marina Lampraki-Plaka was a politician, archaeologist, writer, art historian and university teacher.

What nationality was Marina Lampraki-Plaka?

Marina Lampraki-Plaka was Greek.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marina Lampraki-Plaka

· Wikidata: Q21601127

· DBpedia: Marina Lambraki-Plaka

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