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Memorial Page for Mikis Theodorakis

Jul 29, 1925 – Sep 2, 2021(96 years)Died in:Athens, Greece

Greek composer

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Biography

Birthplace

Chios, North Aegean Region

Place of Death

Athens, Greece

Nationality

Greece

Cause of Death

cardiac arrest

Religion

Eastern Orthodoxy

Burial Place

Galatas Chanion Cemetery

Occupation(6)

composer politicianfilm score composersongwriter recording artist singer

Awards(5)

BAFTA Award for Best Original Musichonorary doctor of Tel Aviv Universityhonorary doctorate of Salzburg Universityhonorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessalonikihonorary member of the Athens Academy

Spouse(1)

Myrto Altinoglou

Education(2)

Conservatoire de ParisAthens Conservatoire

Mikis Theodorakis (* July 29, 1925 in Chios; † September 2, 2021 in Athens) was a greek composer. He was 96 years old. He was married to Myrto Altinoglou. His education included Conservatoire de Paris and Athens Conservatoire. His faith was Eastern Orthodoxy. He received 5 awards, including BAFTA Award for Best Original Music, honorary doctor of Tel Aviv University. His cause of death was cardiac arrest. He was buried at Galatas Chanion Cemetery.

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Born in Chios, North Aegean Region

1925

Married Myrto Altinoglou

1953

until 2021

BAFTA Award for Best Original Music

1970

honorary member of the Athens Academy

2013

Died in Athens, Greece (cardiac arrest)

2021

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Mikis Theodorakis. Forever remembered.