Alexis Tsipras
Prime Minister of Greece (2015; 2015–2019)
1974 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of Greece (2015; 2015–2019)
Born
July 28, 1974
Age
~52 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, civil engineer
GreeceBorn in Athens
1974
Born in Athens (1974-07-28)
2008
Positionpresident (2008–2013)
2008
Positionmember of the Hellenic Parliament (2008–2023)
2009
Positionpresident (2009–2023)
2012
PositionLeader of the Opposition (2012–2015)
2015
PositionPrime Minister of Greece (2015–2019)
About
Alexis Tsipras is a Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece from 2015 to 2019. A left-wing figure, Tsipras was leader of the Greek political party Syriza from 2008 to 2023. Tsipras is the fourth prime minister who has governed in the course of the 2010s Greek government-debt crisis. Originally an outspoken critic of the austerity policies implemented during the crisis, his tenure in office was marked by an intense austerity policy, mostly in the context of the third EU bailout to Greece (2015–18).
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Who is Alexis Tsipras?+
Alexis Tsipras is a Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece from 2015 to 2019. A left-wing figure, Tsipras was leader of the Greek political party Syriza from 2008 to 2023. Tsipras is the fourth prime minister who has governed in the course of the 2010s Greek government-debt crisis.
What does the name Alexis mean?+
The name Alexis means "male given name (Αλέξης)". It is of French origin.
When was Alexis Tsipras born?+
Alexis Tsipras was born on July 28, 1974.
Name Meaning
male given name (Αλέξης)
The name Alexis is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Αλέξης)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexis — July 28, 1974
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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