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Georgios Tzanfournaris
Georgios (, , ) is a Greek name derived from the word ''georgos'' (, , "farmer" lit. "earth-worker"). The word ''georgos'' (, ) is a compound of ''ge'' (, , "earth", "soil") and ''ergon'' (, , "task", "undertaking", "work"). It is one of the most usual given names in Greece and Cyprus. The name day is 23 April ( St George's Day). The English form of the name is George, the latinized form is ''Georgius''. It was rarely given in England prior to the accession of George I of Great Britain in 1714. The Greek name is usually anglicized as ''George''. For example, the name of ''Georgios Kuprios'' is anglicized as George of Cyprus, and latinized as ''Georgius Cyprius''; similarly George Hamartolos (d. 867), George Maniakes (d. 1043), George Palaiologos (d. 1118). In the case of modern Greek individuals, the spelling ''Georgios'' may be retained, e.g. Georgios Christakis-Zografos (1863–1920), Georgios Stanotas (1888–1965), Georgios Grivas (1897–1974), Georgios Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek includes the forms of the Greek language used in ancient Greece and the ancient world from around 1500 BC to 300 BC. It is often roughly divided into the following periods: Mycenaean Greek (), Dark Ages (), the Archaic period (), and the Classical period (). Ancient Greek was the language of Homer and of fifth-century Athenian historians, playwrights, and philosophers. It has contributed many words to English vocabulary and has been a standard subject of study in educational institutions of the Western world since the Renaissance. This article primarily contains information about the Epic and Classical periods of the language. From the Hellenistic period (), Ancient Greek was followed by Koine Greek, which is regarded as a separate historical stage, although its earliest form closely resembles Attic Greek and its latest form approaches Medieval Greek. There were several regional dialects of Ancient Greek, of which Attic Greek developed into Koine. Dia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Palaiologos
George Palaiologos or Palaeologus ( el, Γεώργιος Παλαιολόγος) was a Byzantine general, one of the most prominent military commanders and supporters of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos (r. 1081–1118). He was the son of the first known member of the Palaiologos family, the ''strategos'' of Mesopotamia Nikephoros Palaiologos. His wife Anna Doukaina was the sister of Irene Doukaina, the wife of Alexios I Komnenos, making him the emperor's brother-in-law. As Alexios Komnenos’ leading general and close friend, he played an important role in his campaigns, especially the Battle of Dyrrhachium against the Normans or the Battle of Levounion against the Pechenegs. He was the chief source used by Anna Komnene in her '' Alexiad'' on her father's battles, and is very favourably portrayed by her in her book as both capable and loyal. Family George had a younger brother, Nicholas. Through his marriage to Anna Doukaina, he had four sons:Kazhdan (1991), p. 1558 * Nikephoros, one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgios Karaiskakis (municipality)
Georgios Karaiskakis ( el, Γεώργιος Καραϊσκάκης) is a municipality in the regional unit of Arta, Greece, named after Georgios Karaiskakis, a leader of the Greek War of Independence. The seat of the municipality is in Ano Kalentini. Municipality The present municipality Georgios Karaiskakis was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 3 former municipalities, that became municipal units: *Georgios Karaiskakis * Irakleia *Tetrafylia Tetrafylia ( el, Τετραφυλία) is a former municipality in the Arta regional unit, Epirus, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Georgios Karaiskakis Georgios Karaiskakis ( el, Γεώργιος Κ ... The municipality has an area of 463.889 km2, the municipal unit 174.179 km2. References Populated places in Arta (regional unit) Municipalities of Epirus (region) {{Epirus-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgio (other)
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Georgio is a variant of George. It may refer to: Mononyms *Georgio (singer) (born 1966), full name Georgio Alentini, born George Allen. American singer, songwriter, and musician *Georgio (rapper) (born 1993), birth name Georges Édouard Nicolo, French rapper and singer of Gudeloupean origin First name / Given name *Georgio Georgiades, from cast of TV series ''The Only Way Is Essex'' *Georgio Psychoundakis (1920–2006), Greek Resistance fighter on Crete during the Second World War) See also *George (name) *Georgios *Giorgio (other) Giorgio may refer to: * Castel Giorgio, ''comune'' in Umbria, Italy * Giorgio (name), an Italian given name and surname * Giorgio Moroder, or Giorgio, Italian record producer ** ''Giorgio'' (album), an album by Giorgio Moroder * "Giorgio" (song), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yiorgos Theotokas
Yiorgos Theotokas ( el, Γιώργος Θεοτοκάς), formally Georgios Theotokas (Γεώργιος Θεοτοκάς; 27 August 1905 – 30 October 1966), was a Greek novelist. Biography He was born in Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey). He became one of the main representatives of the "Generation of the '30s". After studying in Athens, Paris, and London, his first essay was ''Free Spirit'' (1929). This was followed by three novels before World War II: ''Argo'' (1936), ''The Demon'' (1938), and ''Leonís'' (1940). His first and most influential novel, ''Argo'', dealt with the problems of young people growing up in difficult and turbulent times. After the war he became more involved with the theatre, and was twice director of the Greek National Theatre. Today he is perhaps best remembered for his friendship and correspondence with major figures of the Generation of the Thirties including the Nobel prize-winner George Seferis; but ''Argo'' remains in print. He died in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giorgos
Giorgos, Yiorgos or Yorgos ( el, Γιώργος) is a common abbreviation of the given name Georgios. Notable people with the name include: Persons Giorgos * Giorgos Agorogiannis, Greek footballer * Giorgos Alkaios, pop musician and singer * Giorgos Anatolakis, Greek footballer * Giorgos Angelopoulos, Greek businessman and billionaire * Giorgos Apostolidis, Greek basketball player * Giorgos Arvanitis (born 1941), Greek cinematographer * Giorgos Balogiannis, Greek basketball player * Giorgos Bartzokas, Greek basketball coach * Giorgos Batis, Greek rebetiko musician * Giorgos Dedes, Greek footballer * Giorgos Diamantopoulos, Greek basketball player * Giorgos Dimitrakopoulos (born 1952), Greek politician and Member of the European Parliament * Giorgos Donis, Greek footballer * Giorgos Economides, Cypriot footballer * Giorgos Foiros, Greek footballer and manager * Giorgos Fotakis, Greek footballer * Giorgos Gasparis, Greek basketball player * Giorgos Gavriilidis (1906–1982), G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgios Alexopoulos
Georgios Alexopoulos ( gr, Γεώργιος Αλεξόπουλος; born 7 February 1977) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Career Alexopoulos began his career in the academy of Panathinaikos FC and wore the green jersey for 7 years. He was then transferred to Iraklis F.C. and after a year to Egaleo F.C., where he became a leading figure. In the summer of 2005 AEK Athens signed him. Giorgos made 30 appearances in Greek League and also scored 3 goals until he was seriously injured. On 16 April 2008 he returned to full training and is expected to be 100% ready for the next season. In the 2008/09 season Alexopoulos returned and made 12 appearances serving as backup to Daniel Majstorović and Sotirios Kyrgiakos. Alexopoulos joined Ergotelis in the summer of 2010 as a free agent, and finished his career a year later. Honours AEK Athens F.C. *Greek Cup The Greek Football Cup ( el, Κύπελλο Ελλάδος Ποδοσφαίρου), commonl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgios Alogoskoufis
Georgios Alogoskoufis ( el, Γιώργος Αλογοσκούφης) (born 17 October 1955Curriculum Vitae at Hellenic Parliament website.) is a professor of economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business since 1990. He was a member of the Hellenic Parliament from September 1996 till October 2009 and served as Greece's Minister of Economy and Finance from March 2004 till January 2009. Background, academic and political career George Alogoskoufis was born in on 17 October 1955.The economic policy mix applied under the leadership of Alogoskoufis In the period in which Alogoskoufis served as the minister for Economy and Finance, he actuated a ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgios Grivas
Georgios Grivas ( el, Γεώργιος Γρίβας; 6 June 1897 – 27 January 1974), also known by his nickname Digenis ( el, Διγενής), was a Cypriot general in the Hellenic Army and the leader of the Organization X (1942-1949), EOKA (1955-1959) and EOKA B (1971-1974) organisations. A specialist of guerilla and asymmetric warfare, he was one of the main actors in the Cypriot War of Independence, securing the independence of Cyprus against the British Empire. He died months prior to the 1974 Cypriot coup d'état by the EOKA-B, and it's still unknown if he was aware of it. Early life Grivas was born in the Chrysaliniotissa area of Nicosia on 6 June 1897, the fourth child of Kalomira Hatzimichael and Theodoros Grivas. He grew up in Trikomo. After attending his village school, he studied at the Pancyprian Gymnasium in Nicosia from 1909 to 1915, living with his grandmother during this time. Early military career In 1916, Grivas moved to Greece; according to his obitua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgios Stanotas
Georgios Stanotas ( el, Γεώργιος Στανωτάς; January 1, 1888 – 1965) was a Greek cavalry officer who rose to the rank of lieutenant general. Early life and career He was born on 1 January 1888 in the village of Kastanitsa, in the Peloponnese. He left his village and went to Athens, where, on 6 December 1909, he joined the Hellenic Army as a simple trooper in the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. He was an excellent rider, intelligent and bold, and soon he was promoted to non-commissioned officer. With the rank of senior sergeant, he participated in the First Balkan War of 1912–1913, fighting in the battles of Sarantaporo, Yenidje, Ostrovo, the capture of Korytsa, and the Battle of Bizani. During the Second Balkan War against Bulgaria he was promoted to warrant officer, fighting in the battles of Kilkis–Lachanas, Beles, and Kresna. On 28 February 1914, he entered and graduated from the NCO Academy and was promoted to second lieutenant of cavalry on 25 March. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgios Christakis-Zografos
Georgios Christakis-Zografos ( el, Γεώργιος Χρηστάκης-Ζωγράφος; 1863–1920) was a Greek politician, minister of foreign affairs and president of the Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus (1914). Life Studies and early career He was the son of the entrepreneur and benefactor Christakis Zografos, from Qestorat, ( Lunxhëri) in the Gjirokastër prefecture. Christakis-Zografos studied in Paris and in Munich law and political science. When he returned in Greece, he was involved in agricultural reforms especially according to the large fields his father possessed in Thessaly. During this period he supported the concept that the large feudal estates (called cifliks during the period) of the region should be expropriated and redistributed to those who owned no land. He sold to non-land owners much of his agricultural fields in extremely low prices. 1905–1913 In 1905, he was elected to the Greek Parliament for the Karditsa prefecture. In 1909, he served as F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Maniakes
George Maniakes (, transliterated as Georgios Maniaces, Maniakis, or Maniaches, , ; died 1043) was a prominent general of the Byzantine Empire of Byzantine Greek origin during the 11th century. He was the catepan of Italy in 1042. He is known as Gyrgir in Scandinavian sagas. He is popularly said to have been extremely tall and well built, almost a giant. Biography Maniakes was a Greek general of the Byzantine Empire who first became prominent during a campaign in 1030–1031, when the Byzantine Empire was defeated at Aleppo but went on to capture Edessa from the Arabs. His greatest achievement was the partial reconquest of Sicily from the Arabs beginning in 1038. Here, he was assisted by the Varangian Guard, which was at that time led by Harald Hardrada, who later became king of Norway. There were also Norman mercenaries with him, under William de Hauteville, who won his nickname ''Iron Arm'' by defeating the em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
