Greek Coup Leads to Military Dictatorship
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Dictatorships, Dictators, Tyrants, Human Rights, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History
- Geographical Location: Greece
- Date: April 21, 1967
Article abstract: Colonel George Papadopoulos led a right-wing military coup against the government of Panayiotis Kanellopoulos and established a dictatorship that limited political and civil liberties.
Summary of Event
The history of Greece in the twentieth century is one of turmoil and political struggle. Divided by regionalism, ideology, and economic class, the country has endured war and revolution, occupation and dictatorship. During World War II, Germany, Italy, and Bulgaria conquered and divided the country among themselves. Guerrilla resisters,...
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