Grigoris Lambrakis was a Greek politician, physician, athlete, and lecturer. He participated in track and field sports and was a member of the faculty of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens. A member of the Greek resistance to Axis rule during World War II, he later became a prominent anti-war activist. His assassination by right-wing zealots that were covertly supported by the police and military provoked mass protests and led to a political crisis.
Grigoris Lambrakis, Greek physician and politician (born 1912)
On May 27, in the year 1963, Grigoris Lambrakis, Greek physician and politician (born 1912). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of May 27, one of 460 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on May 27, 1963 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 2 May 2026.
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