Tasos Athanasiadis facts for kids

Anastasios (Tasos) Athanasiadis (Greek: Τάσος Αθανασιάδης) was a famous Greek writer. He was born in November 1913 and passed away in September 2006 at the age of 92. Tasos Athanasiadis was known for writing many books, including novels and essays.

About Tasos Athanasiadis

Tasos Athanasiadis studied law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After finishing his studies, he worked as a lawyer for a few years. In 1945, he started working at the National Theatre of Greece. He began as a manager and later became the general manager. He held this important job until 1972.

His Achievements and Awards

Tasos Athanasiadis received many honors for his work. In 1994, the University of Athens made him an honorary doctor. This is a special title given to people who have achieved great things. Greece also gave him three National Prizes for his writing. He also received the medal of the Order of the Phoenix. This is a high honor given by the Greek government. He even received a silver medal from the French Academy, showing his international recognition.

His Famous Books

Tasos Athanasiadis became very well known because of his books. Some of his most famous works include:

• The Guards of the Achaea: This was a two-book novel that won a prize from the Academy of Athens.
• Pantheoi: This was a trilogy, meaning a series of three novels, published in four books. It also won an Academy of Athens Prize in 1961.
• The Throne Room: This novel won a National Novel Prize in 1969.
• The Children of Niobe

In 1986, he was chosen to be a member of the Academy of Athens (modern). This is a very respected group of scientists and artists in Greece. He also served as the president of several important foundations, like the Urani Foundation and the Palamas Foundation. He helped with the İpekçi Literature Prizes too. Tasos Athanasiadis spoke French and lived in Athens, Greece.