Costas Simitis
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Summary
Costas Simitis was born on June 23, 1936[1], in Piraeus[2]. He died on January 5, 2025[3], in Corinth General Hospital[4]. He worked as a politician[5], economist[6], university teacher[7], lawyer[8], and statesperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (572 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Corinth[11]
- Place of burial: First Cemetery of Athens[12]
- Father: Georgios Simitis[13]
- Spouse: Daphni Simitis[14]
- Country of citizenship: Greece[15]
- Native language: Greek[16]
- Occupation: jurist[17]
- Position held: president[18], Prime Minister of Greece[19], member of the Hellenic Parliament[20], Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs of Greece[21], Minister of Agriculture of Greece[22], Minister of Trade of Greece[23], Minister of the National Economy of Greece[24]
- Employer: University of Giessen[25], University of Marburg[26], Panteion University[27]
- Educated at: University of Marburg[28], London School of Economics and Political Science[29]
- Award received: Order of the White Star, 1st Class[30], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[31]
- Member of: Panhellenic Liberation Movement[32]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Member of political party: Panhellenic Socialist Movement[35]
- Commons category: Konstantinos Simitis[36]
- Archives at: Konstantinos Simitis Foundation[37]
- Family name: Simítis[38]
- Given name: Kostas[39]
- Official website: http://www.costas-simitis.gr[40]
- Work location: Marburg[41]
- Web feed URL: https://www.simitis.gr/feed/[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Greek[43], English[44], French[45], German[46]
- Name in native language: Κωνσταντίνος Σημίτης[47]
- Number of children: 2[48]
Why It Matters
Costas Simitis has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Costas Simitis born?
Costas Simitis was born in Piraeus[2].
Where did Costas Simitis die?
Costas Simitis passed away in Corinth General Hospital[4].
Who were Costas Simitis's parents?
Costas Simitis's father was Georgios Simitis[13].
Who was Costas Simitis married to?
Costas Simitis's spouses include Daphni Simitis[14].
What did Costas Simitis do for work?
Costas Simitis worked as a politician[5], economist[6], university teacher[7], lawyer[8], and statesperson[9].
Where did Costas Simitis go to school?
Costas Simitis was educated at University of Marburg[28] and London School of Economics and Political Science[29].
What awards did Costas Simitis receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Star, 1st Class[30] and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[31].