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Panagiotis Pipinelis

1899 – 1970

Greek politician

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Lived 1899 – 1970 (aged 71). Panagiotis Pipinelis was a Greek politician, diplomat, writer and head of government.

Panagiotis Pipinelis (; 21 March 1899 – 19 July 1970) was a Greek politician and diplomat.

He was born on 21 March 1899 in the port city of Piraeus. He studied Law and Political science at the University of Zurich and, in 1920, at the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg in Germany.

He entered the Greek diplomatic corps in 1922 and served in several posts, rising to Permanent Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs in 1947–1948. In 1952 he was appointed permanent representative of Greece to NATO, and resigned from the diplomatic service the next year. He served as Minister for Trade in the 1961–1963 Konstantinos Karamanlis cabinet and, following Karamanlis' resignation and self-exile, Pipinelis served briefly as an interim Prime Minister of Greece from 17 June 1963 to 29 September 1963. On 20 November 1967 he was appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs during the dictatorship. He held the post until his death from a heart attack on 19 July 1970 in Athens, aged 71.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Zurich, University of Fribourg
Positions held
Prime Minister of Greece, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece, Minister of Trade of Greece, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Redeemer; Grand Cross of the Order of George I; Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Panagiotis Pipinelis?

Greek politician (1899–1970)

When was Panagiotis Pipinelis born?

Panagiotis Pipinelis was born on 21 March 1899 in Piraeus.

When did Panagiotis Pipinelis die?

Panagiotis Pipinelis died on 19 July 1970 in Athens.

What was Panagiotis Pipinelis's occupation?

Panagiotis Pipinelis was a politician, diplomat, writer and head of government.

What nationality was Panagiotis Pipinelis?

Panagiotis Pipinelis was Greek.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Panagiotis Pipinelis

· Wikidata: Q1371543

· DBpedia: Panagiotis Pipinelis

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