Georgios Papadopoulos

dictator of Greece from 1967 to 1973
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Georgios Papadopoulos
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Georgios Papadopoulos

Summary

Georgios Papadopoulos is a human[1]. His place of birth was Elaiochori[2]. He was born on May 5, 1919[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on June 27, 1999[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], military officer[7], dictator[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,883 views/month, #6,700 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Elaiochori[2], Georgios Papadopoulos…
  • Georgios Papadopoulos died in Athens[4].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos died in Laiko General Hospital of Athens[11].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos was born on May 5, 1919[3].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos died on June 27, 1999[5].
  • Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos held citizenship in Greece[13].
  • Greek was Georgios Papadopoulos's native language[14].
  • Modern Greek was Georgios Papadopoulos's native language[15].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[16].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos worked as a military officer[7].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos worked as a dictator[8].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos worked as a politician[9].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos's field of work was politics[17].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos's field of work was politician[18].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos's field of work was politics of Greece[19].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos held the position of Prime Minister of Greece[20].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos held the position of Minister for National Defence of Greece[21].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos held the position of Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs of Greece[22].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos held the position of Minister at the Presidency of the Government of Greece[23].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos held the position of President of Greece[24].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos held the position of Regent of Greece[25].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos's education included a stint at Q12874809[26].
  • Georgios Papadopoulos's education included a stint at Hellenic Military Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Elaiochori[2], Georgios Papadopoulos… he was born on May 5, 1919[3]. He is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[16]. Native languages include Greek[14] and Modern Greek[15].

Education

Educated at Q12874809[26], in Greece[28]; Hellenic Military Academy[27], a military academy[29], in Greece[30], founded in 1828[31]; National Technical University of Athens[32], a university[33], in Greece[34], founded in 1836[35], headquartered in Athens[36]; and Supreme Joint War College[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], military officer[7], dictator[8], and politician[9]. Fields of work include politics[17], an academic discipline[38]; politician[18], a profession[39]; and politics of Greece[19], a political system[40], in Greece[41]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Greece[20], a public office[42], in Greece[43], founded in 1822[44]; Minister for National Defence of Greece[21], a position[45], in Greece[46]; Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs of Greece[22], a position[47], in Greece[48]; Minister at the Presidency of the Government of Greece[23]; President of Greece[24], a position[49], in Greece[50], founded in 1974[51]; and Regent of Greece[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[52], a grade of an order[53], in Greece[54], founded in 1833[55]; Grand Cross of the Order of Honour[56], a grade of an order[57], in Greece[58], founded in 1975[59]; Gold Cross of Valour[60]; Greek War Cross, 3rd Class[61]; Medal for Outstanding Acts[62], a medallion[63], in Greece[64]; and Silver Cross of the Order of George I[65].

Personal Life

Georgios Papadopoulos's religion is recorded as Greek Orthodoxy[66]. Political affiliations include independent politician[67], a parliamentary grouping[68] and National Political Union[69], a political party[70], in Greece[71], founded in 1984[72].

Death and Burial

Georgios Papadopoulos died on June 27, 1999[5]. Recorded place of death include Athens[4], a big city[73], in Greece[74], founded in -7000[75] and Laiko General Hospital of Athens[11], a hospital[76], in Greece[77], founded in 1933[78]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[79]. Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[12].

Why It Matters

Georgios Papadopoulos ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,883 views/month, #6,700 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

FAQs

Where was Georgios Papadopoulos born?

Born in Elaiochori[2], Georgios Papadopoulos…

Where did Georgios Papadopoulos die?

Georgios Papadopoulos died in Athens[4].

What did Georgios Papadopoulos do for work?

Georgios Papadopoulos worked as military personnel[6], military officer[7], dictator[8], and politician[9].

Where did Georgios Papadopoulos go to school?

Georgios Papadopoulos was educated at Q12874809[26], Hellenic Military Academy[27], National Technical University of Athens[32], and Supreme Joint War College[37].

What awards did Georgios Papadopoulos receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[52], Grand Cross of the Order of Honour[56], Gold Cross of Valour[60], and Greek War Cross, 3rd Class[61].

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  1. 17h ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, Gold Cross of Valour +7
    Allegiance Kingdom of Greece, Hellenic State
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  2. 1d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Q12874809, Hellenic Military Academy, National Technical University of Athens +1
    Medical condition prostate cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, pneumonia +1
    Military unit I Army Corps
    Award received Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, Gold Cross of Valour +7
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  3. 1d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence Kypseli, Athens, Patisia, Neo Psychiko +1
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  4. 1d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Personal pronoun L485
    Political ideology anti-communism, Greek nationalism, nationalism +3
    Religion or worldview Greek Orthodoxy
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  5. 1d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Writing language Greek, Modern Greek
    Languages spoken, written or signed Greek, Modern Greek, English
    Medical condition prostate cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, pneumonia +1
    Political ideology anti-communism, Greek nationalism, nationalism +3
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  6. 4d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Q12874809, Hellenic Military Academy, National Technical University of Athens +1
    Wikidata description dictator of Greece from 1967 to 1973
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  7. 8d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language Greek, Modern Greek
    Country of citizenship Greece
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  8. 17d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Greece
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  9. 22d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description dictator of Greece from 1967 to 1973
    Educated at Q12874809, Hellenic Military Academy, National Technical University of Athens +1
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  10. 25d ago · ~2026-39549-81 · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party independent politician, National Political Union
    Cause of death cardiac arrest
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  11. 29d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party independent politician, National Political Union
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  12. 29d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Prime Minister of Greece, Minister for National Defence of Greece, Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs of Greece +4
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  13. 29d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death cardiac arrest
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  14. 29d ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict World War II, Greco-Italian War, Battle of Greece +4
    Place of death Athens, Laiko General Hospital of Athens
    Member of political party independent politician, National Political Union
    Award received Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, Gold Cross of Valour +7
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  15. 4w ago · NSD30511 · 2026-08-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, military officer, dictator +1
    Wikidata description dictator of Greece from 1967 to 1973
    Award received Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, Gold Cross of Valour +7
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  16. 4w ago · ~2026-39549-81 · 2026-07-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  17. 5w ago · ~2026-39549-81 · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  18. 6w ago · ~2026-39549-81 · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, Gold Cross of Valour +7
    Wikidata description dictator of Greece from 1967 to 1973
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  19. 6w ago · ~2026-39549-81 · 2026-07-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description dictator of Greece from 1967 to 1973
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  20. 6w ago · ~2026-39549-81 · 2026-07-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Athens, Laiko General Hospital of Athens
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  21. 6w ago · ~2026-39549-81 · 2026-07-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence Kypseli, Athens, Patisia, Neo Psychiko +1
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  22. 7w ago · ~2026-39549-81 · 2026-07-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Athens, Laiko General Hospital of Athens
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  23. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, military officer, dictator +1
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