Nomination for Nobel Peace Prize | |
Year: | 1950 |
Number: | 20 - 1 |
Nominee: |
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Name: | Paul I of Greece |
Gender: | M |
Year, Birth: | 1901 |
Year, Death: | 1964 |
Profession: | King of Greece 1947-64 |
City: | Athens |
Country: | GREECE (GR) |
Motivation: | King Paul I was nominated for his contribution to end the Greek civil war. The nominators emphasized the importance of his efforts in the cause of peace. |
Nominator: |
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Name: | L Tecthoracopoulos |
Gender: | M |
Profession: | Professor of Philosophy |
University: | University of Athens |
City: | Athens |
Country: | GREECE (GR) |
Comments: | During the Greek Civil War (December 1944-January 1945 and 1946-49) Greek communists unsuccessfully tried to gain control of Greece. Paul I contributed to overcome Communist guerrilla forces. |
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