Grigoris Lambrakis 1913 – 1963

Biography

Grigoris Lambrakis was born on April 3, 1913, in Kerasitsa, a town in northern Greece. He went on to dedicate his life to public service, representing his constituents as a Member of Parliament. Throughout his career, Lambrakis worked within the Greek political system during a transformative period in the nation’s history, bringing his voice and commitment to the legislative process.

On May 27, 1963, Lambrakis died in Thessaloniki at the age of 50. His death, resulting from blunt trauma, was sudden and tragic, cutting short a life of civic engagement. Following his passing, he was laid to rest at the First Cemetery of Athens, where he remains honored among those who shaped Greece’s twentieth-century political landscape.

Lambrakis’s legacy endures as a reminder of his contributions to Greek public life. Though his time was limited, his service as a parliamentarian reflected his dedication to his country and its people during a significant era in Greek history.