| Nomination for Nobel Peace Prize |
| Year: | 1950 |
| Number: | 20 - 1 |
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Nominee:
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| Name: | Paul I of Greece |
| Gender: | M |
| Year, Birth: | 1901 |
| Year, Death: | 1964 |
| Profession: | King of Greece 1947-64 |
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | GREECE (GR) |
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| 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. |
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Nominator:
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| Name: | L Tecthoracopoulos |
| Gender: | M |
| Profession: | Professor of Philosophy |
| University: | University of Athens |
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | GREECE (GR) |
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| 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.
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