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The '''Freethinkers' Party''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Κόμμα Ελευθεροφρόνων), was a right-wing, monarchist political party formed in [[Greece]] by Gen. [[Ioannis Metaxas]]. | The '''Freethinkers' Party''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Κόμμα Ελευθεροφρόνων), was a right-wing, monarchist political party formed in [[Greece]] by Gen. [[Ioannis Metaxas]]. | ||
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| + | General Metaxas - an anti-[[Venizelism|Venizelist]] - broke with the leadership of the [[Popular Party]], after the elections of November [[1920]], on the issue of the continuation of the [[Asia Minor expedition]]. While the Popular Party favoured the continued involvement of Greece, Metaxas insisted that their campaign pledges to "bring the boys home" be adhered to. When he found no joy, he proceeded to create the beginnings of a right-wing, anti-war party which was nicknamed in Athens daily "Esperini" the Freethinkers' Party. The nickname caught on and, in November [[1922]], the party's creation was officially announced. | ||
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| + | The Freethinkers' Party ceased to exist after Metaxas came to power in [[1936]] and abolished parliamentary democracy on [[August 4]] of that year. | ||
The Freethikers Party participated in the following general elections: | The Freethikers Party participated in the following general elections: | ||
| − | *[[1926]] - 15.76% of the vote | + | *[[1926]] - 15.76% of the vote, 54 seats in Parliament. |
| − | *[[1928]] - 5.30% of the vote. | + | *[[1928]] - 5.30% of the vote, 1 seat in Parliament. |
| − | *[[1932]] - 1.59% of the vote. | + | *[[1932]] - 1.59% of the vote, 3 seats in Parliament. |
| − | *[[1933]] - 2.26% of the vote. | + | *[[1933]] - 2.26% of the vote, 3 seats in Parliament. |
*[[1936]] - 3.94 of the vote, 7 seats in Parliament. | *[[1936]] - 3.94 of the vote, 7 seats in Parliament. | ||
[[Category:Defunct Political Parties]] | [[Category:Defunct Political Parties]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:12, December 12, 2008
The Freethinkers' Party (Greek Κόμμα Ελευθεροφρόνων), was a right-wing, monarchist political party formed in Greece by Gen. Ioannis Metaxas.
General Metaxas - an anti-Venizelist - broke with the leadership of the Popular Party, after the elections of November 1920, on the issue of the continuation of the Asia Minor expedition. While the Popular Party favoured the continued involvement of Greece, Metaxas insisted that their campaign pledges to "bring the boys home" be adhered to. When he found no joy, he proceeded to create the beginnings of a right-wing, anti-war party which was nicknamed in Athens daily "Esperini" the Freethinkers' Party. The nickname caught on and, in November 1922, the party's creation was officially announced.
The Freethinkers' Party ceased to exist after Metaxas came to power in 1936 and abolished parliamentary democracy on August 4 of that year.
The Freethikers Party participated in the following general elections: