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Rallis, Greek political family.
Dimitrios R. Rallis, 1844–1921, a three-time prime minister, he was first prime minister in May–Oct., 1897. Although he managed to arrange an armistice between Greece and Turkey over 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. Ioannis R. Rallis, 1878–1946, was a collaborationist premier under the Nazis during World War II. Dimitrios' grandson, Giorgios R. Rallis, 1918–, was a major political figure in Greece's New Democratic party. After holding several ministerial posts during the 1950s and 60s, he was arrested by the military junta that took power in 1967 and was internally exiled for a time. Politically active again after democracy was restored (1974), he became prime minister (1980–81). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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