Deaths in the 1970s

Orestis Makris

1898–1975 (age 77)

First Cemetery of Athens

Distinguished Greek actor whose career in theater and cinema contributed significantly to the performing arts.

Sofia Vembo

1910–1978 (age 68)

First Cemetery of Athens

Christos Tsaganeas

1906–1976 (age 70)

First Cemetery of Athens

Greek actor and performer in early-to-mid 20th century Greek cinema and theater.

Cybele Andrianou

1888–1978 (age 90)

First Cemetery of Athens

Rodis Kanakaris-Roufos

1924–1972 (age 48)

First Cemetery of Athens

Greek writer whose literary works contributed significantly to mid-20th century Greek culture.

Tasos Giannopoulos

1931–1977 (age 46)

First Cemetery of Athens

William Bell Dinsmoor

1886–1973 (age 87)

First Cemetery of Athens

American architect and scholar renowned for his expertise in classical architecture and architectural education.

Athanasios Frontistis

1900–1979 (age 79)

First Cemetery of Athens

Giorgos Seferis

1900–1971 (age 71)

First Cemetery of Athens

Nobel Prize-winning Greek poet and writer whose influential works shaped 20th century Greek literature.

Katina Paxinou

1900–1973 (age 73)

First Cemetery of Athens

Kostas Varnalis

1884–1974 (age 90)

First Cemetery of Athens

Greek writer and intellectual whose literary works and social engagement shaped 20th century Greek culture.

Alexandros Panagoulis

1939–1976 (age 37)

First Cemetery of Athens

Carl Blegen

1887–1971 (age 84)

First Cemetery of Athens

American archaeologist and university teacher whose scholarly contributions advanced ancient historical studies.

Arnold Hugh Martin Jones

1904–1970 (age 66)

First Cemetery of Athens

Alexandros Othonaios

1879–1970 (age 91)

First Cemetery of Athens

Greek military officer whose service contributed to the development of modern Greek armed forces.

Georgios Ath. Georgiadis

1892–1970 (age 78)

First Cemetery of Athens

Ioannis Kyrozis

1898–1976 (age 78)

First Cemetery of Athens

Greek politician whose career in public service spanned the mid-20th century.

Dimitrios Barbalias

1892–1971 (age 79)

First Cemetery of Athens

Sappho Blakeney

d. 1973

Agios Thomas

A person remembered in the historical record.

Nikolaos Selentis

1931–1975 (age 44)

Agios Nikolaos monastery, Vatheia

Markos Vamvakaris

1905–1972 (age 67)

Third Cemetery of Athens

Legendary Greek composer and founding figure of rebetiko music whose works defined the genre.

Methodios Kontostanos

1881–1972 (age 91)

Platytera Monastery

Nikolaos Çimbas

1904–1978 (age 74)

Saint Athanasius Church, Alistrati

Nikolaos Çimbas was a Greek physician who practiced medicine during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Димитрий

1902–1976 (age 74)

Panagia Pefkovounogiatrissa Monastery

Georg Frey (1902-1976) was a German individual from Munich who was buried at Munich Forest Cemetery.

Stelios Keromytes

1908–1979 (age 71)

Anastasis Cemetery of Piraeus

Stelios Keromytes was a Greek singer who performed during the mid-20th century.

Dionysios Charalambous

1907–1970 (age 63)

Bytouma monastery

Aspasia Manos

1896–1972 (age 76)

Tatoi Royal Cemetery

Aspasia Manos was a prominent figure in Greek society with connections to the royal family.

Melpo Axioti

1905–1973 (age 68)

Zografou cemetery

Theodora L. Lekka

1903–1976 (age 73)

Melissia cemetery

Theodora L. Lekka was a Greek writer who contributed significantly to 20th century Greek literature.

Panagiotis George Tesseris

1912–1975 (age 63)

Melissia cemetery

Vasilis Avlonitis

1904–1970 (age 66)

Second Cemetary of Athens

Vasilis Avlonitis was a Greek actor who performed in theater and film during the mid-20th century.

Andreas Embirikos

1901–1975 (age 74)

Cemetery of Kifisia, Athens

Joseph Nehama

1881–1971 (age 90)

New Jewish cemetery of Thessaloniki

Joseph Nehama was a Greek Jewish teacher who dedicated his life to education in Thessaloniki.

Zaharie Muntean

1881–1972 (age 91)

Alba Iulia

Alexandru Bărcăcilă

1876–1970 (age 94)

Drobeta-Turnu Severin

Prince Nicolae of Romania

1903–1978 (age 75)

Curtea de Argeș

Haralambie Ionescu

1913–1977 (age 64)

Curtea de Argeș

Iuliu Hossu

1885–1970 (age 85)

Bellu Cemetery

Gheorghe Vrănceanu

1900–1979 (age 79)

Bellu Cemetery

Emil Botta

1911–1977 (age 66)

Bellu Cemetery

Costin Nenițescu

1902–1970 (age 68)

Bellu Cemetery

Victor Eftimiu

1889–1972 (age 83)

Bellu Cemetery

Eugen Filotti

1896–1975 (age 79)

Bellu Cemetery

Toma Caragiu

1925–1977 (age 52)

Bellu Cemetery

Toma Caragiu was a renowned Romanian actor whose versatile performances in theater and cinema made him one of the most c...

Viorica Agarici

1886–1979 (age 93)

Bellu Cemetery

Stan Ioan Pătraș

1908–1977 (age 69)

Merry Cemetery

Stan Ioan Pătraș was a Romanian painter whose artistic vision and technical skill contributed significantly to the nat...

Kálmán Nagy

1939–1971 (age 32)

Házsongárd cemetery

János Tulogdy

1891–1979 (age 88)

Házsongárd cemetery

János Tulogdy was a Hungarian geologist whose scientific research and expertise contributed to advances in earth scienc...

György Bretter

1932–1977 (age 45)

Házsongárd cemetery

János Józsa

1901–1973 (age 72)

Házsongárd cemetery

János Józsa was a dedicated Hungarian secondary school teacher whose commitment to education profoundly influenced the...