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Grigorios Spandidakis

Greek politician and military officer (1909-1996) · Greece · On the map · Politicians · Died at 87

Grigorios Spandidakis was a general of the Hellenic Army who served as the chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff from 1965 to 1967. He was a member of the military junta that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1973.

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Awards

Gold Cross of Valour
War Cross
Medal for Outstanding Acts
Medal of Military Merit

About this person

He served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Defence in 1967 under the first government of Konstantinos Kollias, but was dismissed after supporting the failed counter-coup attempt launched by King Constantine II on 13 December 1967. After the fall of the regime, he was tried and convicted to life imprisonment for his role in it.

Country
Greece
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1996 · aged 87