Greek presidential election, 1974

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Greek presidential election, 1974
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 193318 December 1974 1975  

 
Nominee Michail Stasinopoulos
Party Non-political (supported by New Democracy)

President before election

Lt. Gen. Phaedon Gizikis
Military, appointed by the military junta

President

Michail Stasinopoulos
Non-political

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