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Georgios Kosmas
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Georgios Kosmas (Greek: Γεώργιος Κοσμάς, 1884–1964) was a senior Hellenic Army officer who distinguished himself in the Greco-Italian War of 1940–1941, served as Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff in 1949–51, and became a Member of the Hellenic Parliament and cabinet minister.
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Native name | Γεώργιος Κοσμάς |
Born | 1884[1] Falanthi, Messenia, Kingdom of Greece |
Died | 1964 |
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Years of service | 1904–1941 1945–1951 |
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Commands | 14th Infantry Division (Chief of Staff) 3rd Infantry Division Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff |
Wars | Balkan Wars |
Alma mater | National Technical University of Athens National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
Other work | Minister for Northern Greece MP |
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