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.

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

Early life and education

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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

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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

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

Death

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Veteran left-wing politician Giannaros dies". Athens News Agency. 5 August 1997. Retrieved 30 January 2016.