Greek activist who tore swastika off the Acropolis in WW2 dies aged 97

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis led tributes to Manolis Glezos, calling him a "lionheart" and "the sweetest man."

Famous composer Mikis Theodorakis (R) and veteran leftist politician Manolis Glezos watch a parliament session prior to a vote for a new austerity deal in Athens February 12, 2012.

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MARCH 30, 2020 17:41

Greek activist who tore swastika off the Acropolis in WW2 dies aged 97

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis led tributes to Manolis Glezos, calling him a "lionheart" and "the sweetest man."

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Greek activist who tore swastika off the Acropolis in WW2 dies aged 97

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis led tributes to Manolis Glezos, calling him a "lionheart" and "the sweetest man."

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