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Grigoris Lambrakis | |
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Γρηγόρης Λαμπράκης | |
Member of the Hellenic Parliament | |
In office 1961–1963 | |
Constituency | Piraeus |
Personal details | |
Born | Kerasitsa, Arcadia, Greece | 3 April 1912
Died | 27 May 1963 Thessaloniki, Greece | (aged 51)
Political party | Independent, elected on the list of the United Democratic Left |
Spouse(s) | Maro and Roula |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Athens |
Occupation | Gynecologist |
Grigoris Lambrakis (Greek: Γρηγόρης Λαμπράκης; 3 April 1912 – 27 May 1963) was a Greek politician, physician, athlete, and lecturer. He participated in track and field sports and was a member of the faculty of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens. A member of the Greek resistance to Axis rule during World War II, he later became a prominent anti-war activist. His assassination by right-wing zealots that were covertly supported by the police and military provoked mass protests and led to a political crisis.