Ioannis Metaxas

Politician

Birthday April 12, 1871

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Greece

DEATH DATE Jan 29, 1941 (69)

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About

Politician and world leader who is recognized for having served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1936 until his death in 1941. He is considered to have been the strongman of the 4th of August Regime.

Before Fame

He was part of the modernizing process of the Greek Army before the Balkan Wars. 

Trivia

His regime is revered by Greece's contemporary Golden Dawn party. 

Family Life

He was married to Lela Jatzioannou until his death.

Associated With

He operated as an authoritarian leader similar to Benito Mussolini.