Nomination Archive


Nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
Year:1950
Number:20 - 1
 
Nominee:
Name: Paul I of Greece
Gender:M
Year, Birth:1901
Year, Death:1964
Profession:King of Greece 1947-64
City:Athens
Country:GREECE (GR)
 
Motivation:King Paul I was nominated for his contribution to end the Greek civil war. The nominators emphasized the importance of his efforts in the cause of peace.
 
Nominator:
Name:L Tecthoracopoulos
Gender:M
Profession:Professor of Philosophy
University:University of Athens
City:Athens
Country:GREECE (GR)
 
Comments: During the Greek Civil War (December 1944-January 1945 and 1946-49) Greek communists unsuccessfully tried to gain control of Greece. Paul I contributed to overcome Communist guerrilla forces.