When was Karolos Papoulias born?

Karolos Papoulias was born on 4 June 1929 in Ioannina.

What positions has Karolos Papoulias held?

Positions held by Karolos Papoulias include: President of Greece (2005–2015); Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece (1993–1996); Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1989–1990); Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece (1985–1989); Greek deputy Minister of International Economic Relations (1984–1985).

Where did Karolos Papoulias study?

Karolos Papoulias was educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of Milan, University of Cologne, Zosimaia School.

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Karolos Papoulias

6th President of Greece (1929–2021)

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Karolos Papoulias was a Greek politician who served as the president of Greece from 2005 to 2015.

Quick facts

Born: 4 June 1929 wd
Place of birth: Ioannina wd
Died: 26 December 2021 wd
Place of death: Athens wd
Citizenship: Greece wd
Occupation: politician, legal counselor, diplomat, jurist wd
Political party: Panhellenic Socialist Movement wd
Education: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of Milan, University of Cologne, Zosimaia School wd

Positions held wd

President of Greece (21 March 2005 – 13 March 2015)
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece (13 October 1993 – 22 January 1996)
Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (21 September 1989 – 1 January 1990)
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece (26 July 1985 – 2 July 1989)
Greek deputy Minister of International Economic Relations (8 February 1984 – 26 July 1985)
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs (21 October 1981 – 8 February 1984)
member of the Hellenic Parliament (1977–2004)

Awards wd

Order of the White Eagle
Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Order of the Republic
Order of the Elephant (2006)
National Maltese Order of Merit
Grand Order of King Tomislav (2007)
Royal Order of the Seraphim (2008)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
honorary doctor of the Mariupol State University
Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Order of the Redeemer
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2009)
honorary citizen of Mariupol

Questions

When was Karolos Papoulias born?: Karolos Papoulias was born on 4 June 1929 in Ioannina.
What positions has Karolos Papoulias held?: Positions held by Karolos Papoulias include: President of Greece (2005–2015); Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece (1993–1996); Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1989–1990); Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece (1985–1989); Greek deputy Minister of International Economic Relations (1984–1985).
Where did Karolos Papoulias study?: Karolos Papoulias was educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of Milan, University of Cologne, Zosimaia School.

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