Michael Roufogalis
Greek Army officer
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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.
Michael S. Roufogalis | |
|---|---|
| Μιχαήλ Σ. Ρουφογάλης | |
| Chief of the Central Intelligence Service | |
| In office 3 June 1972 – 28 November 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Alexandros Hatzipetros |
| Succeeded by | Lambros Stathopoulos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1921 |
| Died | 24 February 2000 (aged 78–79) |
| Spouse | Della Roufogalis |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Greece |
| Branch/service | Hellenic 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 was released from prison on health grounds in 1992, and died in 2000. His wife, Della Roufogalis, was a famous Greek fashion model.