Margaritis Schinas

Greek politician
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Margaritis Schinas

Summary

Margaritis Schinas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Thessaloniki[2]. He was born on July 28, 1962[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and jurist[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Margaritis Schinas was born in Thessaloniki[2].
  • Margaritis Schinas was born on July 28, 1962[3].
  • Margaritis Schinas held citizenship in Greece[7].
  • Margaritis Schinas worked as a politician[4].
  • Margaritis Schinas's professions included jurist[5].
  • Margaritis Schinas held the position of vice-president of the European Commission[8].
  • Margaritis Schinas held the position of European Commissioner for Promoting the European Way of Life[9].
  • Margaritis Schinas was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[10].
  • Margaritis Schinas's education included a stint at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[11].
  • Margaritis Schinas was educated at College of Europe[12].
  • Margaritis Schinas received the Order of Merit, 1st class[13].
  • Margaritis Schinas received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[14].
  • Margaritis Schinas is recorded as male[15].
  • Margaritis Schinas's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Margaritis Schinas was affiliated with the New Democracy[17].
  • Margaritis Schinas's Commons category is recorded as Margaritis Schinas[18].
  • Margaritis Schinas's given name is recorded as Margaritis[19].
  • Margaritis Schinas's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[20].
  • Margaritis Schinas's work location is recorded as Brussels[21].
  • Margaritis Schinas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Modern Greek[22].
  • Margaritis Schinas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Margaritis Schinas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Margaritis Schinas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[25].
  • Margaritis Schinas's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'el', 'text': 'Μαργαρίτης Σχινάς'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Thessaloniki[2], Margaritis Schinas… he was born on July 28, 1962[3].

Education

Educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[10], a public research university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1895[29], headquartered in London[30]; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[11], a public university[31], in Greece[32], founded in 1925[33], headquartered in Thessaloniki[34]; and College of Europe[12], a college[35], in Belgium[36], founded in 1950[37], headquartered in Bruges[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and jurist[5]. Positions held include vice-president of the European Commission[8], a public office[39], founded in 1958[40] and European Commissioner for Promoting the European Way of Life[9], a public office[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit, 1st class[13], a grade of an order[42], in Ukraine[43], founded in 1996[44] and Grand Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[14], a grade of an order[45], in Greece[46], founded in 1833[47].

Personal Life

Margaritis Schinas was affiliated with the New Democracy[17].

Why It Matters

Margaritis Schinas has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Margaritis Schinas born?

Born in Thessaloniki[2], Margaritis Schinas…

What did Margaritis Schinas do for work?

Margaritis Schinas worked as politician[4] and jurist[5].

Where did Margaritis Schinas go to school?

Margaritis Schinas was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[10], Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[11], and College of Europe[12].

What awards did Margaritis Schinas receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit, 1st class[13] and Grand Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[14].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . ec.europa.eu. Retrieved . ec.europa.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . ec.europa.eu. Retrieved . ec.europa.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . ec.europa.eu. ec.europa.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [4] . Members of the European Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . ec.europa.eu. ec.europa.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . president.gov.ua. president.gov.ua. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . presidency.gr. presidency.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Belteshassar · 2026-06-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Modern Greek, English, French +1
    Ethnic group Q539051
    Aliases
    Member of political party New Democracy
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