Venizelos
E·leu·the·rios [e-lef-the-ryaws], /ˌɛ lɛfˈθɛ ryɔs/, 1864–1936, prime minister of Greece 1910–15, 1917–20, 1928–33.
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“Increased popularity means greater responsibility,” the visibly angry socialist leader, Evangelos Venizelos, later declared.
Greece on the Brink of Financial Abyss as Syriza Party Weighs Default | John Psaropoulos | May 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTVenizelos was the first party leader to react to the result.
Greek Election Deepens Political Chaos and Prospect of Default | John Psaropoulos | May 7, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAntonis Samaras of the New Democracy Party and Evangelos Venizelos of the PASOK are the best-known candidates.
Greece’s Elections in May Will Not Solve the Country’s Many Crises Nor Heal Disunity | Barbie Latza Nadeau | April 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThere are reports that Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos could replace Papandreou as prime minister.
Venizelos has said elections could be held once the bailout was secured.
Venizelos soon showed the politicians that he could not be frightened, controlled, or bribed.
The World War and What was Behind It | Louis P. BenezetFew countries in Europe were as well managed as was Greece with Venizelos as its prime minister.
The World War and What was Behind It | Louis P. BenezetVenizelos, once more prime minister as a result of this election, ordered the Greek army to be mobilized.
The World War and What was Behind It | Louis P. BenezetMany people felt that this combination would never have been possible without the far-seeing wisdom of of Venizelos.
The World War and What was Behind It | Louis P. BenezetSeveral thousands of the Greek troops, following the leadership of Venizelos, deserted the king and joined the allies.
The World War and What was Behind It | Louis P. Benezet
British Dictionary definitions for Venizélos
/ (Greek vɛniˈzɛlɔs) /
Eleuthérios (ɛˌlɛfθɛˈriɔs). 1864–1936, Greek statesman, who greatly extended Greek territory: prime minister (1910–15; 1917–20; 1924; 1928–32; 1933)
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