Nikolaos Makarezos

Nikolaos Makarezos was a prominent Greek military officer who played a key role in the 1967 coup d'état that led to the establishment of a military junta in Greece. As one of the leading figures of the junta, he served as the Minister of the Interior and was instrumental in consolidating the regime's power, which lasted until 1974. His actions during this period were characterized by repression and censorship, marking a dark chapter in Greek history.