Background
He was born in Agrinio in 1883 and to Anastasis Panagopoulos, a trader whose origin was from Kalavryta.
He was born in Agrinio in 1883 and to Anastasis Panagopoulos, a trader whose origin was from Kalavryta.
Andreas studied in a private school in Corfu.
He became involved in the tobacco industry, and founded the Panagopoulos Brothers firm, one of the most famous tobacco companies in Greece. He became mayor of the city of Agrinio for three consecutive terms from 1925 to 1934, and again from 1951 to 1952, when he died. He was one of the most important mayors.
He also served briefly as an Member of Parliament in 1935-1936.
A central street in Agrinio, as well as the square in front of the city hall, bear his name. On the same square lies his family"s mansion, which has been declared a historic monument.