Word: angelopoulou
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Dates: during 1950-1950
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...Salonika, the most colorful competition was provided by the leader of the Byzantine Party, Michael Angelopoulou, whose symbol is the two-headed eagle. He calls himself Michael I* and claims to be descended from the Byzantine Dynasty, but scorns requests for proof ("let someone contest it if he dares"). He urges all parties to unite with him for restoration of the Byzantine Empire, "of course without quarreling with the Turks, who are good, sweet fellows." Fiery, mustached Emperor Michael is vague about most of his program, but specific on one point: if elected, he wants a carved walnut throne. When...
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