About Nikolaos Zorbas
Lived 1844 – 1920 (aged 75). Nikolaos Zorbas was a Greek politician, military personnel and goudi Coup.
Nikolaos Zorbas (; 1844–1920) was a Greek soldier, most notable as the nominal leader of the Military League which organized the Goudi coup in 1909.
Life
His family was from Magnesia in Asia Minor and he was born in Athens. After studying at the Hellenic Army Academy, he finished his studies in France and Belgium. He fought during the Greco-Turkish War (1897), and in 1909, as a colonel, he was chosen as the leader of the clandestine Military League. After the league organized the Goudi coup in August 1909, he was appointed Minister of Military Affairs in the Stephanos Dragoumis government and retired in 1911 as a Major General.
Zorbas died in Athens.
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Who was Nikolaos Zorbas?
Hellanic Army officer (1844-1920)
When was Nikolaos Zorbas born?
Nikolaos Zorbas was born on 27 September 1844 in Athens.
When did Nikolaos Zorbas die?
Nikolaos Zorbas died on 12 June 1920 in Athens.
What was Nikolaos Zorbas's occupation?
Nikolaos Zorbas was a politician, military personnel and goudi Coup.
What nationality was Nikolaos Zorbas?
Nikolaos Zorbas was Greek.
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