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George Provopoulos, 74, Greek economist, governor of the Bank of Greece (2008–2014), cancer.
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|George Provopoulos (Greek: Γεώργιος Προβόπουλος; 20 April 1950 – 28 May 2024) was a Greek economist who was the Governor of the Bank of Greece from 2008 to 2014, and was a member of the European Central Bank's Governing Council. Prior to his appointment as Central Bank Head, he was a professor at the University of Athens.
Early life and education
Provopoulos was born in Piraeus and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Economics at the University of Athens, and his MA and PhD in Economics at the University of Essex on a UK Government Scholarship.
Career
Early in his career, Provopoulos was chairman and CEO at Emporiki Bank, Greece's fifth-largest lender, where he oversaw the bank's acquisition to Credit Agricole in 2006. He later served as CEO at Piraeus Bank.
As the country's central bank chief during the Greek government-debt crisis, Provopoulos presided over efforts to avert the collapse of Greece's banking system amid fears the country would abolish the euro.
Death
Provopoulos died of cancer on 28 May 2024, at the age of 74.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 7 questions
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1.In which year did George Provopoulos die?
- A.2011
- B.2017
- C.2015
- D.2024correct
George Provopoulos died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "record: year of birth 1950. Archive record: age at death 74. Archive record: occupation economist. Archive record: nationality Greek. Archive record: date of death 2
2.How old was George Provopoulos when they died?
- A.69
- B.74correct
- C.63
- D.66
George Provopoulos was 74 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "of cancer on 28 May 2024, at the age of 74. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1950. Archive record: age at death 74.
3.In which year was George Provopoulos born?
- A.1944
- B.1938
- C.1950correct
- D.1941
George Provopoulos was born in 1950.
Source: Profile: year of birth: ". == Death == Provopoulos died of cancer on 28 May 2024, at the age of 74. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1950. A
4.In which month did George Provopoulos die?
- A.June
- B.August
- C.July
- D.Maycorrect
George Provopoulos died in May.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "ive record: year of birth 1950. Archive record: age at death 74. Archive record: occupation economist. Archive record: nationality Greek. Archive record: date
5.On which day of the month did George Provopoulos die?
- A.29
- B.27
- C.30
- D.28correct
George Provopoulos died on day 28 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "rchive record: year of birth 1950. Archive record: age at death 74. Archive record: occupation economist. Archive record: nationality Greek. Archive record: d
6.In which field was George Provopoulos known?
- A.architect
- B.chemist
- C.novelist
- D.economistcorrect
The biography describes George Provopoulos as a economist.
Source: Profile: occupation: "the age of 74. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1950. Archive record: age at death 74. Archive record: occupation econ
7.What nationality was George Provopoulos?
- A.Australian
- B.American
- C.Greekcorrect
- D.Argentine
George Provopoulos is recorded as Greek.
Source: Profile: nationality: "chive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1950. Archive record: age at death 74. Archive record: occupation economist. Archive record: nationalit
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