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My Take
George Papandreou fascinates me as a study in inherited weight. American-born, Amherst-educated, a sociologist by training, he nonetheless carried a dynastic Greek political name straight into the prime minister's office. To lead Greece from 2009 to 2011, at the very heart of its debt crisis, was to inherit a storm few would envy. The long list of grand crosses from foreign governments speaks to a genuinely international figure. I find it hard not to respect someone who took the helm at the worst possible moment, knowing the decisions would be punishing. History will argue over his choices, but not over his burden.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Giorgos Papandreou
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲオルギオス・アンドレアス・パパンドレウ
- Reading
- げおるぎおす・あんどれあす・ぱぱんどれう
- Born
- June 16, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- Ramsey, Minnesota, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician / diplomat / sociologist / head of government / foreign minister
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Amherst College
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
- 2001 Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
- 1999 Order of the White Star, 1st Class
- 2003 Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru
- 2000 Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- 1996 Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
- 1998 Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit
- 2002 Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Giorgos Papandreou born?
Born June 16, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Giorgos Papandreou from?
Giorgos Papandreou is from Ramsey, Minnesota, United States.
What does Giorgos Papandreou do?
Giorgos Papandreou works as politician, diplomat, sociologist, head of government, foreign minister.
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.