Ioannis Gennimatas
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Ioannis Gennimatas (Greek: Ιωάννης Γεννηματάς; 1910–1981) was a Hellenic Army officer who rose to the rank of lieutenant general and the post of Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff in 1964–65. An ardently right-wing and royalist officer, he is notable for his involvement against the Centre Union party in the 1960s, which led to the political crisis of July 1965.
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Ioannis Gennimatas | |
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Native name | Ιωάννης Γεννηματάς |
Born | c. 1910 Gytheio, Kingdom of Greece |
Died | c. 1981 Third Hellenic Republic |
Allegiance | |
Service/ | Hellenic Army |
Years of service | 1930–1965 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff |
Wars | World War II Greek Civil War |
Awards | Gold Cross of Valour[1] |
Relations | Georgios Gennimatas (nephew) |
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