Background
Born in Siatista, he grew up in Kozani, Greece.
Born in Siatista, he grew up in Kozani, Greece.
He studied law at the University of Thessaloniki and practised until he was elected as an Member of Parliament for Panellinion Socialistikon Kinema (Panhellenic Socialist Movement) in 1977.
He was elected overall three times up to 1989. He served as a vice president of the Greek parliament (1981-1985) and as Minister for Energy and Industry (1985-1986). He died in Oxford on 23 April 2001.