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Markos Vafeiadis
Greek communist guerrilla during World War II and Greek Civil War (1906-1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Markos Vafeiadis (also spelled as Vafiadis and Vafiades; Greek: Μάρκος Βαφειάδης; Erzurum,[1] (1906-01-28)28 January 1906 – Athens, (1992-02-22)22 February 1992)[2] was a leading figure of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) during the Greek Resistance and the Greek Civil War.[3]
Quick Facts Member of the Hellenic Parliament for National list, Head of the Provisional Democratic Government ...
Markos Vafeiadis | |
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Μάρκος Βαφειάδης | |
![]() Markos Vafeiadis in 1948 | |
Member of the Hellenic Parliament for National list | |
In office 5 November 1989 – 22 February 1992 | |
Head of the Provisional Democratic Government | |
In office December 24, 1947 – February 7, 1949 | |
Succeeded by | Nikos Zachariadis |
Personal details | |
Born | (1906-01-28)28 January 1906 Tosya, Ottoman Empire |
Died | 22 February 1992(1992-02-22) (aged 86) Athens, Greece |
Resting place | First Cemetery of Athens |
Nationality | Greek |
Political party | Communist Party of Greece Panhellenic Socialist Movement |
Nickname | Kapetan Markos |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1941–1945 (ELAS) 1946–1949 (DSE) |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Greek Resistance, Greek Civil War |
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