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George Andreas Papandreou (Greek: Γεώργιος Ανδρέας Παπανδρέου, pronounced [ʝeˈorʝios papanˈðreu], shortened to Giorgos (Γιώργος) to distinguish him from his grandfather; born 16 June 1952) is an American-born Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece from 2009 to 2011.
Jun 12, 2024 · George Papandreou, American-born Greek politician who served as prime minister of Greece from 2009 to 2011. In response to the country’s financial crisis, he oversaw various austerity measures that proved deeply unpopular and that led, in part, to his resignation.
He was the son of Father Andreas Stavropoulos, an Orthodox archpriest (protopresvyteros). His last name is derived from his father's Christian name and the word papas "priest". He studied law in Athens and political science in Berlin. His political philosophy was heavily influenced by German social democracy.
Georgios Papandreou (born Feb. 13, 1888, Kaléntzi, Greece—died Nov. 1, 1968, Athens) was a Greek liberal politician who served three terms as prime minister of his country and who established a political dynasty that spanned three generations. Papandreou studied at the University of Athens (L.L.D., 1911) and in Germany.
Nov 2, 2011 · Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (Pasok), is the scion of Greece's premier socialist dynasty. The son and grandson of two former prime...
George Papandreou, a third-generation scion of Greece’s defining political dynasty, entered the global spotlight with his attempts to re-invent his country during the darkest hours of the European debt crisis.
May 1, 2012 · Former Prime Minister George Papandreou stands by the tough austerity measures that ultimately brought down his government — and ended his family's leading role in Greek politics.
