Odysseas Angelis
Odysseus Aggelis | |
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Οδυσσεύς or Οδυσσέας Αγγελής | |
Angelis in 1972 | |
| Vice President of Greece | |
| In office August 16, 1973 – November 25, 1973 | |
| President | Georgios Papadopoulos |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 February 1912 Drosia Anthidonos, Euboea, Greece |
| Died | 22 March 1987 (aged 75) Korydallos Prison, Greece |
| Alma mater | Hellenic Military Academy |
| Awards | Gold Cross of Valour |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
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| Branch/service | Hellenic Army |
| Years of service | 1934-1973 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Chief of the Armed Forces Headquarters Chief of Staff of ASDEN Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff |
| Battles/wars | |
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Odysseas Angelis (Greek: Οδυσσεύς Αγγελής; 12 February 1912 – 22 March 1987) was a Greek artillery officer. He reached the rank of four star General and served as Chief of the Greek Armed Forces and Vice President of the Hellenic Republic. He supported the military regime that was established on April 21, 1967.
He was imprisoned for his participation in the junta government after its fall. He committed suicide by hanging on March 22, 1987, in Korydallos Prison, cell no 48, where he was serving sentence.