Nikolaos Pappas
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Nikolaos Pappas (Greek: Νικόλαος Παππάς; 21 June 1930 – 5 April 2013) was a Hellenic Navy admiral who, as commander of the destroyer Velos, played a major part in the abortive rebellion of the Navy in May 1973 against the ruling military junta. After the restoration of democracy he served as chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff in 1982–1986 and Minister for Mercantile Marine in 1989–1990.
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Nikolaos Pappas | |
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Born | 21 June 1930 Kymi |
Died | 5 April 2013 Athens |
Allegiance | Greece |
Service/ | Hellenic Navy |
Years of service | 1948–1973, 1974–1986 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Leon (D-54), Velos, Hellenic Navy General Staff |
Other work | Minister for Mercantile Marine in 1989–1990 |
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