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Michael Roufogalis

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Michael S. Roufogalis
Μιχαήλ Σ. Ρουφογάλης
Chief of the Central Intelligence Service
In office
3 June 1972 – 28 November 1973
Preceded byAlexandros Hatzipetros
Succeeded byLambros Stathopoulos
Personal details
Born1921
Akrata, Kingdom of Greece
Died24 February 2000
Athens, Greece
SpouseDella Roufogalis
Military service
Allegiance Greece
Branch/serviceHellenic Army
Rank Lieutenant General

Michael S. Roufogalis (Greek: Μιχαήλ Σ. Ρουφογάλης), commonly Michalis Roufogalis (Μιχάλης Ρουφογάλης, 1921 – 24 February 2000) was a Greek Army officer and leading member of the Greek military junta of 1967-1974. He was born in Akrata and grew up in Patras.

Originally an officer in the Greek Army's Artillery, under the junta he was appointed chief of the Greek Central Intelligence Service (KYP).[1]

In 1968, he and his agency secretly funded the presidential campaign of Richard Nixon.[2]

After the restoration of democracy in 1974, he was arrested, tried and convicted during the Greek Junta Trials. He was released from prison on health grounds in 1992, and died in 2000. His wife, Della Roufogalis, was a famous Greek fashion model.

References

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  1. ^ Παύλος Μπακογιάννης, έρευνα για την ΚΥΠ, δημοσιεύθηκε στο Βήμα από 12 ως 28 Ιουνίου 1977
  2. ^ Christopher Hitchens, THE TRIAL OF HENRY KISSINGER, Chapter 9: A " WET JOB " IN WASHINGTON?