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Stefanos Stefanopoulos
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| Στέφανος Στεφανόπουλος | |
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| Prime Minister of Greece | |
| In office 17 September 1965 – 22 December 1966 |
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| Monarch | Constantine II |
| Preceded by | Ilias Tsirimokos |
| Succeeded by | Ioannis Paraskevopoulos |
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| Born | 3 July 1898 Pyrgos, Greece |
| Died | 4 October 1982 (aged 84) Athens, Greece |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic Center |
Stefanos Stefanopoulos (Greek: Στέφανος Στεφανόπουλος) was an important Greek politician. He was born on July 3, 1898, and passed away on October 4, 1982. He served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1965 to 1966.
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Stefanos Stefanopoulos: A Greek Leader
Stefanos Stefanopoulos was born in a place called Pyrgos, Elis in Greece. He was known for his balanced political views. He started his career as a foreign minister. This means he was in charge of Greece's relationships with other countries. He worked under the government of Alexandros Papagos.
Becoming Acting Prime Minister
For a short time, Stefanos Stefanopoulos even became the acting Prime Minister. This happened for one day after Alexandros Papagos passed away on October 4, 1955. An acting Prime Minister steps in temporarily when the main leader is not available.
Leading Greece in a Difficult Time
On September 17, 1965, Stefanos Stefanopoulos became the Prime Minister of Greece. This was during a time known as the "Apostasia". This period was a political crisis in Greece. He had the support of conservative politicians. He also had help from members who left the Centre Union party.
Why His Government Ended
His government did not last very long. It fell on December 22, 1966. This happened because he could not get a vote of confidence from the parliament. A vote of confidence means that the elected representatives in the government did not agree to support his leadership.
Life After Prime Minister
After his time as Prime Minister, Stefanos Stefanopoulos stepped away from politics. This was during the period when a group called the Greek junta ruled Greece. The Greek military junta was a military government that controlled the country from 1967 to 1974.
Trying to Return to Politics
After the military rule ended, he tried to get back into politics. He formed a new political party. However, he was not elected in 1977.
His Final Years
Stefanos Stefanopoulos passed away in Athens, Greece. He was 84 years old. He died due to heart and breathing problems.
