Michael Roufogalis

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.

Lieutenant General
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

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 died in prison in February 2000.

His wife, Della Roufogalis, was a famous Greek fashion model.

References
  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?
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