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Grecia 1967 (21 aprile) - 1974 (23 luglio) CercaDefinizione
Rightist army officers overthrow the government on April 21, 1967 and establish a military dictatorship. The king attempts a coup but fails and flees. A regent is appointed in the king's absence. In summer 1973, George Papadopoulos, head of the army junta, abolishes the monarchy and ends martial law. Papadopoulos is ousted by rightists in November. (en-US)
Fonte
Johnston, Bernard, ed. Colliers Encyclopedia: With Bibliography and Index. New York: Collier's, 1995. Vol. 11, p. 417