Theodoros Pangalos (politician) facts for kids
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Theodoros Pangalos
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| Θεόδωρος Πάγκαλος | |
Pangalos in 2010
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| Deputy Prime Minister of Greece | |
| In office 7 October 2009 – 17 May 2012 Serving with Evangelos Venizelos (2011–2012)
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| Prime Minister | George Papandreou Lucas Papademos |
| Preceded by | Tzannis Tzannetakis (1993) |
| Succeeded by | Evangelos Venizelos (2013) |
| Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 22 January 1996 – 18 February 1999 |
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| Prime Minister | Costas Simitis |
| Preceded by | Karolos Papoulias |
| Succeeded by | George Papandreou |
| Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 13 October 1993 – 8 July 1994 |
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| Prime Minister | Andreas Papandreou |
| In office 5 June 1985 – 26 July 1985 |
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| Prime Minister | Andreas Papandreou |
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| Born | 17 August 1938 Eleusis, Greece |
| Died | 31 May 2023 (aged 84) Athens, Greece |
| Political party | United Democratic Left (formerly) Communist Party (formerly) Panhellenic Socialist Movement |
| Spouse | Christina Christofakis |
| Children | 5 |
Theodoros Pangalos (Greek: Θεόδωρος Πάγκαλος) was an important Greek politician. He was born on August 17, 1938, and passed away on May 31, 2023. He was a leading member of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) political party.
From 2009 to 2012, he served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Greece. In this role, he helped coordinate important government groups. These groups focused on foreign affairs, defense, and economic policies.
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Early Life and Education
Theodoros Pangalos was born in a town called Eleusis, in Greece. This was on August 17, 1938. His grandfather was also named Theodoros Pangalos. He was a famous general and leader in Greece.
As a young man, Pangalos was part of a youth group called Lambrakis Youth. In 1964, he ran for a seat in the Hellenic Parliament. This is like the country's main law-making body.
Pangalos was against the military government that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974. Because of his opposition, he lost his Greek citizenship in 1968.
Political Career Highlights
After the military rule ended, Theodoros Pangalos joined the Communist Party of Greece. He became a member of its Central Committee. Later, he joined the PASOK socialist party.
He was first elected as a MP in 1981. An MP is a person elected to represent an area in parliament. He was re-elected many times until 2012.
Foreign Affairs Minister
In 1996, Pangalos became the Minister for Foreign Affairs. This means he was in charge of Greece's relationships with other countries. He held this important job until 1999.
He resigned from this role after a difficult situation involving a foreign leader.
Other Government Roles
In 2000, Pangalos briefly served as the Minister for Culture. This role involves overseeing arts, heritage, and cultural activities in Greece.
Later Years and Passing
Theodoros Pangalos passed away on May 31, 2023. He was 84 years old. He is remembered for his long career in Greek politics.
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Monument at the MCAST campus in Mosta, Malta. This monument was opened in 1999 when Pangalos was the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
