Ioannis Kefalogiannis

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[[Ioannis Kefalogiannis was a former minister and veteran New Democracy political party member.

Born on Crete in December 6, 1933, Kefalogiannis studied at the University of Athens where he earned a doctorship in medicine.

Hailing from a family with a long tradition in politics, Kefalogiannis was elected to Parliament for the first time in 1958, backed by the National Radical Union, known as ERE.

Kefalogiannis actively resisted the military dictatorship and following the regime's demise joined New Democracy. He was repeatedly elected to Parliament during the 1974-2004 period.

Among the ministerial portfolios held by Kefalogiannis were the Ministries of Public Order, Interior and Tourism.

He died January 20, 2012.