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Konstantinos Kallias (born July 9, 1901 – died April 7, 2004) was an important Greek politician. He lived to be 102 years old and had a long career helping his country.
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Konstantinos Kallias: A Greek Politician
Konstantinos Kallias was born in a city called Chalkis. He became a well-known figure in Greek politics. He was known for his dedication and for serving in many different roles throughout his life.
Early Life and Political Start
Konstantinos Kallias began his political journey by helping to create a new political group. He worked with another politician, Panagiotis Kanellopoulos, to start the National Unionist Party. A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be run.
Serving His Country
Over the years, Konstantinos Kallias held many important jobs in the Greek government. He served as a minister, which means he was in charge of a specific part of the government. For example, in 1958, he was the Minister for Justice. This role meant he was responsible for the country's laws and legal system.
Later, he also became the vice-president of a major political party called New Democracy. He worked alongside Konstantinos Karamanlis, who was a very famous leader in Greece, from 1975 to 1976.
In 1981, Greece held its first elections for the European Parliament. The European Parliament is a group of elected officials from different European countries who work together on laws and policies for Europe. Konstantinos Kallias was elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), representing Greece.
A Record-Breaking Life
Konstantinos Kallias was not just a politician; he was also a writer. In 2003, when he was 102 years old, he achieved something amazing. He entered the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest person to actively write an autobiography. An autobiography is a book someone writes about their own life.
Konstantinos Kallias passed away in Athens on April 7, 2004, at the age of 102. He left behind a legacy of public service and a unique record.
