Epameinondas Kavvadias
Greek admiral and politician (1886–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Epameinondas Kavvadias (Greek: Επαμεινώνδας Καββαδίας; 1 January 1886 – 10 April 1965) was a Greek admiral who served thrice as Chief of the Navy General Staff and led the Greek fleet in the first years of World War II.
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Native name | Επαμεινώνδας Καββαδίας |
Nickname(s) | Paminos |
Born | January 1, 1886 Athens |
Died | April 10, 1965(1965-04-10) (aged 78–79) Athens |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Greece, Second Hellenic Republic |
Service | Hellenic Navy |
Years of service | 1902–1947 |
Rank | Vice Admiral (Greek: αντιναύαρχος) |
Commands held | Nafkratousa (1913), Dafni (1914), Doris (1914–15), Niki (1920–22), Thyella (1922), Hephaestos (1928–29), Georgios Averof (1932–33), Hellenic Navy (1937 and 1938-39, 1939-41)[1] |
Battles/wars | German invasion of Greece |
Awards | Gold Cross of Valour, War Cross 1st Class, War Cross 2nd Class.[1] |
Relations | Panagiotis Kavvadias (father) Alexander Polycleitos Cawadias (brother) |
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