Grigoris Giannaros
Γρηγόρης Γιάνναρος
Alternate Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
In office
23 November 1989  13 February 1990
Prime MinisterXenophon Zolotas
Member of the Hellenic Parliament
for Athens A
In office
8 April 1990  11 September 1993
Member of the Hellenic Parliament
for Athens B
In office
18 June 1989  12 March 1990
Personal details
BornApril 1936
Salmoni, Elis, Greece
Died5 August 1997(1997-08-05) (aged 61)
Political partySynaspismos
SpouseSonia Tsitilou
ChildrenOne
Alma materASOEE
Russian Academy of Sciences

Grigoris Giannaros (Greek: Γρηγόρης Γιάνναρος; April 1936 – 5 August 1997) was a Greek politician and journalist who served in the Ecumenical Cabinet of Xenophon Zolotas and as a Member of the Hellenic Parliament.

Early life and education

Giannaros was born in April 1936 in the village of Salmoni, Elis. He studied economics at the Supreme School of Economics and Business (ASOEE), and completed post-graduate studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences.[1]

Political career

Giannaros was a member of the Central Committee of Synaspismos. He was first elected to the Hellenic Parliament representing Athens B in the June 1989 election. In November 1989, he was appointed as an Alternate Industry Minister in the ecumenical cabinet of Xenophon Zolotas. He was re-elected as an MP for Athens B in the same month. In February 1990, he was removed from his position in a cabinet reshuffle, and was elected in the April 1990 election as the representative of Athens A.[1]

Personal life

Giannaros was married to Sonia Tsitilou and they had one son.[1]

Death

Giannaros died on 5 August 1997 after a "lengthy illness". He was buried at Athens First Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Veteran left-wing politician Giannaros dies". Athens News Agency. 5 August 1997. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
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