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Michael Roufogalis
Michael S. Roufogalis (Greek: Μιχαήλ Σ. Ρουφογάλης), commonly Michalis Roufogalis (Μιχάλης Ρουφογάλης, 1921 – 24 February 2000) was a Greek Army officer and leading member of the Greek military junta of 1967-1974. He was born in Akrata and grew up in Patras.
Michael S. Roufogalis | |
|---|---|
| Μιχαήλ Σ. Ρουφογάλης | |
| Chief of the Central Intelligence Service | |
| In office 3 June 1972 – 28 November 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Alexandros Hatzipetros |
| Succeeded by | Lambros Stathopoulos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1921 Akrata, Kingdom of Greece |
| Died | 24 February 2000 Athens, Greece |
| Spouse | Della Roufogalis |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Greece |
| Branch/service | Hellenic Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Originally an officer in the Greek Army's Artillery, under the junta he was appointed chief of the Greek Central Intelligence Service (KYP).[1]
In 1968, he and his agency secretly funded the presidential campaign of Richard Nixon.[2]
After the restoration of democracy in 1974, he was arrested, tried and convicted during the Greek Junta Trials. He died in prison in February 2000.
His wife, Della Roufogalis, was a famous Greek fashion model.