Marika Mitsotakis
Marika Mitsotakis | |
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Spouse of the Prime Minister of Greece | |
In office 11 April 1990 – 13 October 1993 | |
Preceded by | Lola Zolota |
Succeeded by | Dimitra Liani |
Personal details | |
Born | Marika Giannoukou November 29, 1930 Athens, Greece |
Spouse | Konstantinos Mitsotakis |
Children | Dora Bakoyannis Alexandra Mitsotakis Aikaterini Mitsotakis Kyriakos Mitsotakis |
Marika Mitsotakis (
Biography
Personal life
Mitsotakis was born to a prominent Athenian family on November 29, 1930 of Arvanite parents.
She married Konstantinos Mitsotakis, member of a
Political influence
Mitsotakis served as the Spouse of the Prime Minister from 1990 to 1993 during her husband's tenure as head of government.
Mitsotakis often defended her husband against political opponents. She also likened his calm political style and
Mitsotakis was widely regarded as an excellent
Mitsotakis was hospitalized on April 17, 2012.[3] She died at the Evgenidion Hospital in Athens on May 6, 2012, at the age of 81.[1] She was survived by her husband and their four children, thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.[1]
Venizelos/Mitsotakis family tree
Main members of the Venizelos/Mitsotakis/Bakoyannis family.[4] Prime Ministers of Greece are highlighted in light blue. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Papapostolou, Anastasios (2012-05-06). "Former First Lady of Greece Marika Mitsotakis Dies at 82". Greek Reporter. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Nellas, Demetris (2012-05-06). "Marika Mitsotakis, wife of former Greek PM, dies Dies at 82". The Guardian. Associated Press. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
- ^ Tsatsou, Marianna (2012-04-17). "Former Greek First Lady Marika Mitsotakis Hospitalized". Greek Reporter. Retrieved 2012-05-27.
- ^ Constantine Mitsotakis institute. "Biography – Roots". Retrieved 2015-12-23.
- ^ Stavroula Ploumidaki is also a first cousin, once removed, of Eleftherios Venizelos