Panagiotis Danglis
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Panagiotis Danglis (Greek: Παναγιώτης Δαγκλής; 29 November [O.S. 17 November] 1853 – 9 March 1924) was a Hellenic Army general and politician. He is particularly notable for his invention of the Schneider-Danglis mountain gun, his service as chief of staff in the Balkan Wars and his participation in the Triumvirate of the Provisional Government of National Defence during World War I.
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Panagiotis Danglis | |
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Παναγιώτης Δαγκλής | |
Minister of Military Affairs | |
In office 10 August – 24 September 1915 | |
Monarch | Constantine I |
Prime Minister | Eleftherios Venizelos |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 November 1853[1] Atalanti, Kingdom of Greece |
Died | 9 March 1924(1924-03-09) (aged 70) Athens, Kingdom of Greece |
Resting place | First Cemetery of Athens |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse | Sofia Mostra |
Relations | Giotis Danglis (grandfather) Georgios Danglis (father) Georgios Mylonas (grandson) |
Education | Varvakeion |
Alma mater | Hellenic Army Academy |
Awards | Grand Commander of the Order of the Redeemer Legion of Honour |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Greece Provisional Government of National Defence |
Branch/service | Hellenic Army |
Years of service | 1870–1920 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | Army of Epirus Army of Thessaly |
Commands | Commander-in-Chief of the Hellenic Army |
Battles/wars | |
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