Yannis Xirotiris

Yannis Xirotiris (Greek: Ιωάννης Ξηροτύρης, transcr. Ioannis Xirotyris; 1900 – 23 February 2004) was a Greek educator and writer. He completed his studies in Germany and worked as a teacher in several schools throughout Greece, until 1941. He was also a prolific writer. He wrote his last book, 'Mnimes kai paratirisis" ("Memories and observances") at the age of 95. He died in Salonica, at the age of 104.

1941 to 1962 he replaced Alexandros Delmouzos as overseer of the school[1]

References

  • "„'Εφυγε" στα 104 ο εκπαιδευτικός και συγγραφέας Ιωάννης Ξηροτύρης". kathimerini.gr (in Greek). (obituary). February 25, 2004. Retrieved 2021-01-28.CS1 maint: others (link)
  • "Ιστορία". pspth.edu.gr (in Greek). (= History of the Experimental School of the University of Thessaloniki). Retrieved 2021-01-28.CS1 maint: others (link)


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