Question about Greek politician

[cybercat]

Hello fellow history enthusiasts,

I'm hoping someone in this group might be able to help me. I'm conducting research on Λεωνίδας Παπακαρυάς, a Greek politician of the 20th century. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find much information about his contributions online.

If any of you have any knowledge or resources related to Λεωνίδας Παπακαρυάς, I would be incredibly grateful. Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

[Megan]

Not much to be found but it appears he served as a public prosecutor in Kalamata in the 1960s, during which time he made a stand against corruption and electoral fraud, and refused to back down under poltical pressure, stating that the truth doesn't change. He later served as Deputy Prosecutor in the Supreme Court. Later he was associated with President Christos Sargetakis in the 1980s and was Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic (as stated in your award document for the Luxembourg Order of the Oak Crown).

 

During Sargetakis' presidency, however, he was accused of collaborating with the junta of colonels in the banishment of democrats from Greece, but this appears to be more of a smear campaign than a serious allegation of wrongdoing.

 

On 12 November 1990, he received the Grand Cross of the Order of Henry the Navigator, Portugal, being described as a "former diplomat".

 

Someone of the same name, not sure if it's your man, was acting/interim Mayor of Heraklion 1949-1950.

 

A gentleman of that name is buried in Athens First Cemetery, died 2 April 2001, birthdate unknown.

 

And that's all I've found, but my Greek got a good work-out 🤓

 

 

Edited September 29 by Megan
Found a bit more...

[cybercat]

1 hour ago, Megan said:

Not much to be found but it appears he served as a public prosecutor in Kalamata in the 1960s, during which time he made a stand against corruption and electoral fraud, and refused to back down under poltical pressure, stating that the truth doesn't change. He later served as Deputy Prosecutor in the Supreme Court. Later he was associated with President Christos Sargetakis in the 1980s and was Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic (as stated in your award document for the Luxembourg Order of the Oak Crown).

 

During Sargetakis' presidency, however, he was accused of collaborating with the junta of colonels in the banishment of democrats from Greece, but this appears to be more of a smear campaign than a serious allegation of wrongdoing.

 

On 12 November 1990, he received the Grand Cross of the Order of Henry the Navigator, Portugal, being described as a "former diplomat".

 

Someone of the same name, not sure if it's your man, was acting/interim Mayor of Heraklion 1949-1950.

 

A gentleman of that name is buried in Athens First Cemetery, died 2 April 2001, birthdate unknown.

 

And that's all I've found, but my Greek got a good work-out 🤓

 

 

That's greatly helpful ,really thanks for all that research and information.