List of prime ministers of Greece


This is a list of the heads of government of the modern Greek state, from its establishment during the Greek Revolution to the present day. Although various official and semi-official appellations were used during the early decades of independent statehood, the title of prime minister has been the formal designation of the office at least since 1843. On dates, Greece officially adopted the Gregorian calendar on 16 February 1923. All dates prior to that, unless specifically denoted, are Old Style.

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First Hellenic Republic (1822–1833)

The heads of government of the provisional Greek state during the Greek War of Independence, and the subsequent Hellenic State.

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Kingdom of Greece – Wittelsbach dynasty (1833–1862)

The heads of government during the period of the Wittelsbach dynasty.

Kingdom of Greece – Glücksburg dynasty (1863–1924)

The heads of government during the first period of the Glücksburg dynasty.

Second Hellenic Republic (1924–1935)


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Kingdom of Greece – Glücksburg dynasty restored (1935–1974)

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Third Hellenic Republic (1974–present)


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Living former Prime Ministers