Review article

GRIGORIS LAMBRAKIS (1912.–1963.) – GRČKI OPSTETRITIČAR I SVJETSKI POZNATI AKTIVIST

Ioannis D. Gkegkes ; First Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Attica “KAT”, Athens, Greece
Marianna Karamanou ; History of Medicine Department, Medical School, University of Athens, Greece
Paraskevi-Evangelia Iavazzo ; Rural Practice, Molos, Fthiotida, Greece
Xanthi-Ekaterini D. Gkegke ; IASO, Maternity Hospital, Athens, Greece
George Androutsos ; History of Medicine Department, Medical School, University of Athens, Greece
Christos Iavazzo ; Gynaecological Oncology Department, Christie Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom

Abstract

Grigoris Lambrakis was a Greek politician, doctor, athlete, and faculty member of the Medical School of Athens University. As an athlete, Lambrakis held the Greek record for long jump for twenty-three years and he also won several gold medals in the Balkan Athletic Games. Lambrakis received an excellent medical education. As lecturer at the University of Athens, Lambrakis became a pioneer of Gynecological Endocrinology. His philanthropy was always evident during his medical career, but he also consistently attended international pacifist meetings and demonstrations. His medical work, and his performance as lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, have been neglected, if not overshadowed, by his political career. Lambrakis is recognized worldwide as a martyr for peace. The aim in this essay is to present his life, and especially to elucidate his medical achievements.

Keywords

Lambrakis; gynecologic endocrinology; peace activist; assassination; athlete

Hrčak ID:

164638

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/164638

Publication date:

25.8.2016.

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