Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark
Greek royal and novelist (1939–2024)
Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark, RE (Greek: Μιχαήλ; 7 January 1939 – 28 July 2024) was a Greek historian, author, and member of the Greek royal family. He wrote many historical books and biographies of important Greek and other European people.[1] He also wrote for Architectural Digest.
| Prince Michael | |
|---|---|
 Prince Michael in 2008 | |
| Born | 7 January 1939 Rome, Italy |
| Died | 28 July 2024 (aged 85) Athens, Greece |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | Princess Alexandra Princess Olga, Duchess of Aosta |
| House | Glücksburg |
| Father | Prince Christopher of Greece and Denmark |
| Mother | Princess Françoise d'Orléans |
He was a first cousin of Kings George II of Greece, Alexander I of Greece, Pavlos I of Greece, their sister, Queen Helen, Queen Mother of Romania, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and also of Prince Henri d'Orléans.[2]
Prince Michael died at a hospital in Athens, Greece on 28 July 2024, at the age of 85.[3]
References
change- ↑ Montgomery-Massingberd, Hugh. "Burke’s Royal Families of the World: Volume I Europe & Latin America, 1977, pp. 94, 326–327. ISBN 0-85011-023-8
- ↑ Bishop, Holly (2024-07-28). "Prince Philip's cousin, Prince Michael of Greece, dies aged 85 as tributes pour in". GB News. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ Πουρνάρα, Μαργαρίτα (2024-07-28). "Πέθανε ο πρίγκιπας Μιχαήλ της Ελλάδος και της Δανίας, ο λογοτέχνης Μισέλ Ντε Γκρες". Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ (in Greek). Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
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