# Phaedon Gizikis

_Greek politician, former president of the Hellenic Republic (1917–1999)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Phaedon Gizikis was a Greek army general who was the last President of Greece under the junta from 1973 to 1974.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 16 June 1917 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q365196#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Nees Pagases ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q365196#P19))
- **Died:** 26 July 1999 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q365196#P570))
- **Place of death:** Athens ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q365196#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Greece ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q365196#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; military personnel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q365196#P106))
- **Education:** Hellenic Military Academy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q365196#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Greece (25 November 1973 – 17 December 1974) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q365196#P39))

## Questions

**When was Phaedon Gizikis born?**  
Phaedon Gizikis was born on 16 June 1917 in Nees Pagases.

**What positions has Phaedon Gizikis held?**  
Positions held by Phaedon Gizikis include: President of Greece (1973–1974).

**Where did Phaedon Gizikis study?**  
Phaedon Gizikis was educated at Hellenic Military Academy.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Phaedon Gizikis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaedon_Gizikis) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q365196](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q365196) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: 1973 Press Photo New Greek President Lt. Gen. Phaedon Gizikis shown in Athens.png by Associated Press (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1973_Press_Photo_New_Greek_President_Lt._Gen._Phaedon_Gizikis_shown_in_Athens.png)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Phaedon Gizikis, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: 1973 Press Photo New Greek President Lt. Gen. Phaedon Gizikis shown in Athens.png — Associated Press, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Phaedon Gizikis". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/phaedon-gizikis. Retrieved 10 November 2026.