Greek Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Was the second of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose work has survived to the present day. His

Was the second of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose work has survived to the present day. His first plays were written later than those of Aeschylus, and earlier than those of Euripides. According to the Suda, a 10th century encyclopedia,

Was an internationally renowned classical guitar pedagogue. Papas was a regular contributor to many

Was an internationally renowned classical guitar pedagogue. Papas was a regular contributor to many scholarly music journals, especially to CRESCENDO magazine; however, he is best known for his "Method for the Classic Guitar" and his revised edition of Fernando Sor's "Sixty Short Pieces for Guitar", first published in 1963. Additional publications include:

Was a famous Greek singer and performer of the Greek rebetiko type of music [1].In 1940 she decided

Was a famous Greek singer and performer of the Greek rebetiko type of music [1].In 1940 she decided to move to Athens. Her arrival in Athens coincided with World War II and a new challenging period started for Bellou. Her family completely lost touch with

A Greek international football player currently playing as a centre back for AEK Athens in the Greek

A Greek international football player currently playing as a centre back for AEK Athens in the Greek Super League.Kyrgiakos made his first football steps with a local team, Thyella Megalochoriou. It did not take long for him to be recognized. At the start of the 1996-97 season he became a member of the Panathinaikos soccer academy. He lived and played soccer at the Paiania athletic complex, the club’s training ground.

Was a Greek gymnast. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Was a Greek gymnast. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Was an interim Prime Minister of Greece in 1922. He was a law professor in Athens.[1] When the Greek

Was an interim Prime Minister of Greece in 1922. He was a law professor in Athens.[1] When the Greek army was defeated in the Greco-Turkish War and the government of Petros Protopapadakis fell, Greece was plunged into a political crisis. In September, 1922, Nikolaos Triantaphillakos was Prime Minister as the military revolted in Thessaloniki and then in Mytilene. A revolutionary committee led by Stylianos Gonatas demanded the abdication of King Constantine and on September 26, 1922, the king abandoned his throne and the government of Triantaphillakos resigned.

He scored the first two goals for the Greek national team in their Euro 2008 qualifier in Oslo, Norw

He scored the first two goals for the Greek national team in their Euro 2008 qualifier in Oslo, Norway.

Was a Greek Olympic fencer. He competed in three events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Greek Olympic fencer. He competed in three events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Greek athlete and weightlifter. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Was a Greek athlete and weightlifter. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Is a Greek footballer currently playing for PAS Giannina. He is a defensive midfielder known for his

Is a Greek footballer currently playing for PAS Giannina. He is a defensive midfielder known for his defensive awareness, his tackling and heading skills as well as his pace and strength. Balafas started his career in Anagennisi Artas and became integral

Is a Greek professional basketball player. The forward currently plays for Scafati Basket. He has pr

Is a Greek professional basketball player. The forward currently plays for Scafati Basket. He has previously played for Gymnastikos S. Larissas, Olympia Larissas BC and Societa Veroli Basket.

Is a retired Cypriot football striker who played for AC Omonia Nicosia and Cyprus and won the Europe

Is a retired Cypriot football striker who played for AC Omonia Nicosia and Cyprus and won the European Golden Boot. He is considered the best footballer (Soccer player, in American terms) that Cyprus has ever produced and also one of the two best Cypriot sportpeople in 20th century.

Most notably of Ancient Greek lyric poetry (Alcaeus, Alcman, Sappho etc). He has had a long career i

Most notably of Ancient Greek lyric poetry (Alcaeus, Alcman, Sappho etc). He has had a long career in journalism, excelling as an interviewer, has written song lyrics, and has scripted several films, notably director George Panousopoulos' "Love Me Not?" and "Athens Blues". His adaptations of Euripides' "Medea" and Herondas' "Mimiamboi" have been stage-produced by the State Theater of Norway and the Greek National Theater, respectively.

Is a Greek footballer who plays for Panserraikos F.C. in the Beta Ethniki. Konstantinidis previously

Is a Greek footballer who plays for Panserraikos F.C. in the Beta Ethniki. Konstantinidis previously played for Iraklis Thessaloniki F.C., AEK Athens F.C., Ionikos F.C. and Panserraikos in the Greek Super League. Konstantinidis also made three appearances

Is a Greek attacking midfielder.

Is a Greek attacking midfielder.

Is a Greek footballer (or soccer player). He currently plays at Xanthi FC.Later on, he played with K

Is a Greek footballer (or soccer player). He currently plays at Xanthi FC.Later on, he played with Kalamata where he became one of the most famous players and entered the U-21 team. With Kalamata, he began his debut in the First Division on January 14, 19

Was a renowned veteran Greek/Cypriot comedy actor.

Was a renowned veteran Greek/Cypriot comedy actor.

On January 27, 2007 Ninis became the youngest Greek player to score in the history of the Profession

On January 27, 2007 Ninis became the youngest Greek player to score in the history of the Professional Greek League at the age of 16 years, 8 months and 17 days.

Is a Greek poet, essayist and translator. He read Philology and journalism in Thessaloniki. He is a

Is a Greek poet, essayist and translator. He read Philology and journalism in Thessaloniki. He is a member of the Porfiras literary magazine editorial board.[1]

Is a former international Cypriot football defender.He started his career in 1992 with Anorthosis Fa

Is a former international Cypriot football defender.He started his career in 1992 with Anorthosis Famagusta. He also played for AEL Limassol and Alki Larnaca.

Was the Greek Minister of National Defence from May 2004 until February 2006. A graduate of the Hell

Was the Greek Minister of National Defence from May 2004 until February 2006. A graduate of the Hellenic Air Force Academy, Spiliotopoulos also holds degrees in law and philosophy. He is a member of the New Democracy party and has been a member of parliament since 1989. From 1992-93, he served as Deputy Minister of National Defense. In August 7, 2007, he announced that he would not participate in the 2007 election.

Belokas was one of 17 athletes to start the Olympic marathon race. He crossed the finish line in thi

Belokas was one of 17 athletes to start the Olympic marathon race. He crossed the finish line in third place

Hasapis competed in the 100 metres freestyle for sailors event. He placed second of the three swimme

Hasapis competed in the 100 metres freestyle for sailors event. He placed second of the three swimmers.

Was a Greek water-carrier who won the first modern-day Marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics, thereby

Was a Greek water-carrier who won the first modern-day Marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics, thereby becoming a national hero.

His personal best jump is 8.19 metres, achieved in July 1995 in Budapest.

His personal best jump is 8.19 metres, achieved in July 1995 in Budapest.