Konstantinos Sapountzakis
Konstantinos Sapountzakis (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Σαπουντζάκης; c. 1846–1931) was a Hellenic Army officer. He is notable as the first head of the Hellenic Army General Staff and as the first commander of the Army of Epirus during the First Balkan War.
Konstantinos Sapountzakis | |
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Konstantinos Sapountzakis at Filippiada c. 1913 | |
| Native name | Κωνσταντίνος Σαπουντζάκης |
| Born | c. 1846 Rethymno, Crete, Ottoman Empire (now Greece) |
| Died | c. 1931 (aged 84–85) Athens, Second Hellenic Republic |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Greece |
| Service/ | Hellenic Army |
| Years of service | 1865–1913 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Army General Command Army of Epirus 6th Infantry Division 8th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Grand Commander of the Order of the Redeemer |
| Alma mater | Hellenic Military Academy |
| Relations | Vasileios Sapountzakis (Father) |
| Other work | Aide-de-Camp to Crown Prince Constantine Director of the Army Pension Fund |
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