Grigoris Giannaros

Grigoris Giannaros
Γρηγόρης Γιάνναρος
Alternate Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
In office 23 November 1989 – 13 February 1990
Prime Minister	Xenophon Zolotas
Member of the Hellenic Parliament for Athens A
In office 8 April 1990 – 11 September 1993
Member of the Hellenic Parliament for Athens B
In office 18 June 1989 – 12 March 1990
Personal details
Born	April 1936 Salmoni, Elis, Greece
Died	5 August 1997(1997-08-05) (aged 61)
Political party	Synaspismos
Spouse	Sonia Tsitilou
Children	One
Alma mater	ASOEE Russian Academy of Sciences

Grigoris Giannaros (Greek: Γρηγόρης Γιάνναρος; April 1936 – 5 August 1997) was a Greek politician and journalist who served in the Ecumenical Cabinet of Xenophon Zolotas and as a Member of the Hellenic Parliament.

Early life and education

Giannaros was born in April 1936 in the village of Salmoni, Elis. He studied economics at the Supreme School of Economics and Business (ASOEE), and completed post-graduate studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Political career

Giannaros was a member of the Central Committee of Synaspismos. He was first elected to the Hellenic Parliament representing Athens B in the June 1989 election. In November 1989, he was appointed as an Alternate Industry Minister in the ecumenical cabinet of Xenophon Zolotas. He was re-elected as an MP for Athens B in the same month. In February 1990, he was removed from his position in a cabinet reshuffle, and was elected in the April 1990 election as the representative of Athens A.

Personal life

Giannaros was married to Sonia Tsitilou and they had one son.

Death

Giannaros died on 5 August 1997 after a "lengthy illness". He was buried at Athens First Cemetery.