Prokopis Pavlopoulos
Greek politician, former president of the Hellenic Republic
Prokopios Pavlopoulos, GColIH (Greek: Προκόπιος Παυλόπουλος, pronounced [proˈkopios pavˈlopulos], born 10 July 1950), commonly shortened to Prokopis (Προκόπης), was the President of Greece, in office from 2015 to 2020.
Prokopis Pavlopoulos Προκόπης Παυλόπουλος | |
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7th President of Greece | |
In office 13 March 2015 – 13 March 2020 | |
Prime Minister | Alexis Tsipras Vassiliki Thanou (Acting) Kyriakos Mitsotakis |
Preceded by | Karolos Papoulias |
Succeeded by | Katerina Sakellaropoulou |
Minister of the Interior | |
In office 10 March 2004 – 11 September 2009 | |
Prime Minister | Kostas Karamanlis |
Preceded by | Nikos Alivizatos |
Succeeded by | Giannis Ragousis |
Personal details | |
Born | Kalamata, Greece | 10 July 1950
Political party | New Democracy |
Spouse(s) | Vlassia Peltsemi |
Children | 2 daughters 1 son |
Residence | Presidential Mansion |
Alma mater | University of Athens Panthéon-Assas University |
Pavlopoulos was a lawyer, university professor and politician, he was Minister for the Interior from 2004 to 2009.[1]
References
change- ↑ Oberlé, Thierry (11 December 2008). "Pavlopoulos, un ministre de l'Intérieur dans la tourmente". Le Figaro (in French).