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Apostolos Kaklamanis
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| Απόστολος Κακλαμάνης | |
Kaklamanis in 2008
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| 5th Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament | |
| In office 22 October 1993 – 19 March 2004 |
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| President | Konstantinos Karamanlis Konstantinos Stephanopoulos |
| Preceded by | Athanasios Tsaldaris |
| Succeeded by | Anna Benaki-Psarouda |
| Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs | |
| In office 9 May 1988 – 22 June 1988 |
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| Prime Minister | Andreas Papandreou |
| Preceded by | Antonis Tritsis |
| Succeeded by | George Papandreou |
| In office 5 July 1982 – 25 April 1986 |
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| Prime Minister | Andreas Papandreou |
| Preceded by | Eleftherios Veryvakis |
| Succeeded by | Antonis Tritsis |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 25 April 1986 – 5 February 1987 |
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| Prime Minister | Andreas Papandreou |
| Preceded by | Georgios-Alexandros Mangakis |
| Succeeded by | Eleftherios Veryvakis |
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| Born | 7 September 1936 Lefkada, Greece |
| Political party | Panhellenic Socialist Movement |
| Alma mater | University of Athens |
| Website | Official website: http://www.apkaklamanis.gr/ |
Apostolos Kaklamanis, born on September 7, 1936, is a Greek politician. He has been an important figure in Greek politics for many years. He was a member of the Greek Parliament for the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) party.
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A Life in Greek Politics
Apostolos Kaklamanis was born in Lefkada, Greece. He studied law at the University of Athens. After his studies, he became involved in politics.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
Kaklamanis was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1974. An MP is a person chosen by voters to represent them in the parliament. He represented the Athens B area. He was re-elected in every general election after that. This shows he was a popular and trusted representative.
Important Government Roles
Throughout his career, Apostolos Kaklamanis held several important jobs in the Greek government. These roles allowed him to help shape policies for the country. He served as a minister in various departments.
Minister of Education
He was the Minister for National Education and Religious Affairs twice. This role involves overseeing schools, universities, and religious matters in Greece.
Minister of Justice
Kaklamanis also served as the Minister for Justice. In this position, he was responsible for the legal system and ensuring fairness.
Other Ministerial Positions
His other roles included Minister of Employment, Minister for Research and Technology, and Minister for Health and Social Solidarity. He also served as a Deputy Minister to the Presidency.
Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament
One of his most significant roles was being the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament. He held this position from October 22, 1993, to March 19, 2004. The Speaker is like the leader of the parliament's meetings. They make sure debates are fair and rules are followed. It's a very important job in a country's democracy.
External Links
- Personal homepage
