Georgios Papachatzis (; 1905–1991),Panteion University: ''Πρυτανεία Γεωργίου Παπαχατζή''
Retrieved 30 June 2015 alternately spelled as Giorgos or George Papahatzis or Papachatzis, was a

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Early life

Papachatzis was born in

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in 1905. He studied law at the

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and was awarded a Ph.D. in Law in 1932.National Documentation Center of Greece: ''openarchives.gr Συνεδρίαση XIX: 1 Ιουνίου 1932''
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Career

Papachatzis was Professor of

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from 1943 to 1967 when he was dismissed from the

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. He was among the prominent Greek Professors of the first period of the Panteion University after its foundation in 1927, that contributed to the university's curriculum.Panteion University: ''85 Years''
Retrieved 6 February 2016 He also served as Rector of the university from 1964 to 1965.Panteion University: ''University Administration 1930-2011''
Retrieved 9 March 2016 In 1929, he was accepted into the

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, upon that institution's establishment, having come second to

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in the entrance examination among about 120 nominations for the ten positions of Auditors of the Council of State.Council of State of Greece: Former judges
Retrieved 8 February 2016 He also served as the President of the Council of State's 2nd Department (1963-1968) and Vice President in 1969.Council of State of Greece: Presidents of Departments
Retrieved 8 February 2016 He served as secretary of the Greek administration in the

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in 1947. He was vice president emeritus of

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Writings

Georgios Papachatzis published papers mainly in areas of

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and

.Panteion University Library: ''Bibliography of Georgios Papachatzis''
Retrieved 6 February 2016Papachatzis, Georges. "Traité de droit administratif en vigueur en Grèce." (1977): 335-335. Retrieved 6 February 2016Papachatzis, Georgios M. Systima tu ischyontos stin Ellada dioikitiku dikaiu. Eptalophos, 1976. Retrieved 6 February 2016 Among his publications is the supposed diary of Paul Amadeus Dienach initially in 1973 and later in 1979 under the title ''The Valley of the Roses'' along with various articles on its study.Greek Index of Social Studies & Humanities: ''Georgios M. Papachatzis published articles''
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Death

Papachatzis died in 1991 in

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References

External links

1964-1965 Rectorate of Georgios Papachatzis: Doctorate degree awarding ceremony of Jean Lesage

National Documentation Center of Greece - Session XIX: June 1 1932: Georgios Papachatzis PhD Award

Parnassos Literature Magazine: Rare volumes
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