Grigoris Lambrakis
Grigoris Lambrakis was a prominent Greek politician and physician, known for his strong advocacy for peace and social justice during the tumultuous political climate of Greece in the 1960s. A member of the left-wing political movement, he became a symbol of resistance against the military dictatorship that took over Greece in 1967. His assassination in 1963 by right-wing extremists sparked widespread protests and became a catalyst for the leftist movement in Greece. Lambrakis's legacy continues to be celebrated in Greece as a martyr for democracy and a figure of social progress.
Born on Feb 12, 1912 (113 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,173 | $700,000 | 499$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 6,173 | $700,000 | 499$ |
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Switzerland:
Grigoris Lambrakis was a politician whose assassination in 1963 led Mikis Theodorakis to found the Lambrakis Youth Movement.
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United Kingdom:
The film Z is loosely based on the 1963 assassination of the democratic leader Grigoris Lambrakis.
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Greece:
Grigoris Lambrakis was mentioned in the context of a critical event during a politically turbulent period.
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