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George Papandreou
George Papandreou pä&180;pendrā´oo , 1888-1968, Greek political leader, father of Andreas Papandreou and grandfather of George Papandreou (1952-). As a young man he became involved in antiroyalist politics, serving as a member of parliament, interior minister (1923), and in ... Read more
George II
George II 1890-1947, king of the Hellenes (1922-23, 1935-47), successor and eldest son of King Constantine I . When Constantine I was forced by the Allies to abdicate in 1917, George, also suspected of being pro-German, was passed over in favor of his younger brother Alexander , who succeeded to ... Read more
Crete
Crete , Gr. Kríti, island (1991 pop. 539,938), c.3,235 sq mi (8,380 sq km), SE Greece, in the E Mediterranean Sea, c.60 mi (100 km) from the Greek mainland. The largest of the Greek islands, it extends c.160 mi (260 km) from east to west and marks the southern limit of the Aegean Sea, the s... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Metaxas,"

John Metaxas
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition John Metaxas , 1871-1941, Greek general and statesman...the monarchy had been reestablished in Greece, Metaxas became premier in Apr., 1936. With the support of King George II, Metaxas dissolved parliament on Aug. 4, 1936, and...
Metaxas, Joannis
Book article from: World Encyclopedia Metaxas, Joannis (1871–1941) Greek...prime minister (1936–41). Metaxas fought in the Balkan Wars (1912–...during World War I. As prime minister, Metaxas dissolved parliament and ruled as a virtual...
Greece
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to World War II ...in 1938 by the dictator General Ioannis Metaxas (1871–1941) of a formal...of the external trappings of fascism by Metaxas, and notwithstanding the high degree...the Second World War in September 1939, Metaxas sought to maintain Greek neutrality...
Andreas Papandreou
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...championing progressive ideas that got him into difficulties with the Metaxas dictatorship. He was arrested and tortured, and after his...dean of faculty from 1956 to 1959. His experiences with the Metaxas dictatorship in Greece, his progressive or leftist leanings...
Balkan campaign
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to World War II ...withdrawal of his troops from Thrace, Papagos now reversed his decision. This left three and a half Greek divisions manning the Metaxas Line to protect Salonika while another three formed the Aliakmon Line with a British and Commonwealth force commanded by Lt...
George Papandreou
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...and in several other government posts during the Republic of 1924-35. He was exiled in 1936 by the Greek dictator John Metaxas . Papandreou was active in the Greek resistance in World War II and headed (1944-45) the government-in-exile. A staunch...
George II
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...George spent his exile in Romania and later in London. Restored to his throne in 1935, King George allowed his premier, John Metaxas , to set up (1936) a dictatorship. After the conquest of Greece by Germany and Italy in World War II, George fled (1941...
Constantine Karamanlis
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...career in Serres. There he also began his political career when in 1935, at the age of 28, was elected to Parliament. The Metaxas dictatorship (with which he refused to cooperate), World War II, the German occupation of Greece, and the bitter civil...
Crete
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...restoration of the monarchy but were defeated by Gen. George Kondylis. A new revolt (1938) against the dictatorship of John Metaxas was also suppressed. In World War II, Crete was used as a British military and naval base late in 1940. The British and...

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Metaxas, Ioannis
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Metaxas, Ioannis (1871–1941) Greek general and statesman. He became chief of staff in the Greek army, but was exiled...
Greece
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History ...the reintroduction of the monarchy. The royalist leader, Metaxas , became provisional head of government before being granted...political instability compounded by the Great Depression , Metaxas managed to re-establish some stability, while his reforms...
Papandreou, Georgios
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History ...from the University of Athens, and studied in Germany. He became a lawyer and entered politics as a Liberal. An opponent of Metaxas , he became a prominent politician and held several ministerial appointments, 1923–35. In 1933, he founded the...
George II
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History ...favouring the monarchy enabled him to return. His position was difficult, for real power lay with the dictatorial General METAXAS . In April 1941 Hitler attacked Greece, driving him into exile again. With strong backing from Britain, the king returned...

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E*TRADE Names John Metaxas as Chief Corporate Communications and Government Affairs Officer.
PR Newswire; 4/26/2001; 700+ words ; ...today announced the appointment of John Metaxas as chief corporate communications and government affairs officer. In this role, Metaxas will lead E*TRADE's internal and external...become a digital financial media company. Metaxas will report directly to Christos M. Cotsakos...
Legra Names Veteran High-Tech Sales Executive Chris Metaxas as Vice President of Sales.
Business Wire; 1/21/2004; 700+ words ; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2004 Metaxas brings record of building sales and netting...appointed 22-year sales veteran Chris Metaxas as its vice president of sales, the company announced today. Metaxas is responsible for Legra's field and...
Rev. Arthur J. Metaxas, retired Orthodox pastor.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 3/15/2000; 470 words ; The Rev. Dr. Arthur J. Metaxas of Newton, retired pastor of St...Born in Danielson, Conn., Rev. Metaxas graduated from Holy Cross Theological...Theological Seminary in Newton. Rev. Metaxas was pastor of St. Athanasius Greek...
AZERBAIJANI MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND ENERGY HOSTS GREEK AMBASSADOR IOANNIS METAXAS.
News Wire article from: AZR - State Telegraph Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan; 10/30/2009; 465 words ; ...Greek ambassador to Azerbaijan Ioannis Metaxas to discuss prospect for further cooperation...alternative and renewable energy. According to Metaxas, Greece has a number of investment projects...investment plans of Greece in Azerbaijan, Mr. Metaxas noted the importance of developing relations...
CipherOptics Expands Management Team With Industry Veterans; Guy Vancollie named senior vice president of marketing; Chris Metaxas named senior vice president of sales.
PR Newswire; 11/9/2004; 700+ words ; ...vice president of marketing, and Chris Metaxas, senior vice president of sales, each...both in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Mr. Metaxas' background in optical networking, switching...markets. Before joining CipherOptics, Mr. Metaxas held key executive and sales management...
Metaxas, Eric. Amazing Grace; William Wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
Magazine article from: Kliatt; 1/1/2008; ; 635 words ; METAXAS, Eric. Amazing Grace; William Wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery. Read by Johnny Heller. 8 cds. 10 hrs...
A postcard from Nemone Metaxas.(News)
Newspaper article from: Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England); 7/31/2004; 700+ words ; Radio one DJ Nemone Metaxas was born in 1972 in Cheshire. She made her Radio One debut in 2000. My Olympic Dream, which can be seen on BBC Three on August...
Clooney would be hired to help me NEMONE METAXAS Presenter and Athlete
Newspaper article from: Evening Times; 8/9/2006; 578 words ; NEMONE was born in Chester on November 3, 1973. She graduated from the University of Manchester in 1995 before pursuing a broadcasting career. Two years later, she began hosting the Word on Kiss 105. Since then, Nemone has presented slots on Galaxy 102 and BBC1, as well as various TV shows for the
Blowing the whistle on cartels: small companies in cartels need to follow the big boys' lead and take action to benefit from fine reductions before it's too late. George Metaxas, partner in the Brussels office of Hogan & Hartson explains.
Magazine article from: Chemistry and Industry; 2/12/2007; ; 700+ words ; THERE IS NO PUBLIC CONSTITUENCY for cartels in the EU. Officially, almost everybody agrees that secret cartels that fix prices, allocate markets or limit output are bad for the economy and consumers. For the European Commission, cartel-busting is a good way to gain public praise and a tough image.
Emmis Communications CEO, CNNfn
Transcript from: In Play (CNNfn); 12/10/1998; ; 700+ words ; ...FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. JOHN METAXAS, CNNfn ANCHOR, IN PLAY: Joining...COMMUNICATIONS: Thank you, John. METAXAS: You're in down for the PaineWebber Conference. SMULYAN: Right. METAXAS: Telling investors what you've been...