Dimitrios Mpogris
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Dimitrios Mpogris or Bogris ( Greek : Δημήτριος Μπόγρης ) (1890 Salamis Island
- 1964 Athens
) was a famous Greek
playwright
of Hellenic
theater. He was born in Salamis Island
in 1890. He studied in Athens
and Paris
natural sciences. For one year was professor in secondary education, but rapidly he devoted with the journalism
.
His first play, was the giatros Mavridis (doctor Mavridis) and ascended to the Greek theatrical scene in 1921, in the royal Hellenic theatre. Four years later wrote the Arravoniasmata ( Engagements ), which was played in 1936 . With this play was proved one of the greatest playwrights of Greece
.
Other plays were : Drakaina ( Ogress ) in 1928, to Bourini ( the Squall ) in 1933, i Kainourgia zoi ( the New lIfe ) in 1936, oi Fouskothalassies ( the Ground swells ) in 1937, to Koritsi tou limaniou ( the Girl of port ) in 1947, which became movie and screened by Greek Cinema
in 1952 .
He died in Athens in 1964 .
The former mayor of Salamis Athanasios Makris, named a chamber of Salami
s City Hall
with the name of Dimitrios Mpogris .
Salamis Island
Salamis , is the largest Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, about 1 nautical mile off-coast from Piraeus and about 16 km west of Athens. The chief city, Salamina , lies in the west-facing core of the crescent on Salamis Bay, which opens into the Saronic Gulf...
- 1964 Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
) was a famous Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
playwright
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
of Hellenic
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
theater. He was born in Salamis Island
Salamis Island
Salamis , is the largest Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, about 1 nautical mile off-coast from Piraeus and about 16 km west of Athens. The chief city, Salamina , lies in the west-facing core of the crescent on Salamis Bay, which opens into the Saronic Gulf...
in 1890. He studied in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
and Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
natural sciences. For one year was professor in secondary education, but rapidly he devoted with the journalism
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
.
His first play, was the giatros Mavridis (doctor Mavridis) and ascended to the Greek theatrical scene in 1921, in the royal Hellenic theatre. Four years later wrote the Arravoniasmata ( Engagements ), which was played in 1936 . With this play was proved one of the greatest playwrights of Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
.
Other plays were : Drakaina ( Ogress ) in 1928, to Bourini ( the Squall ) in 1933, i Kainourgia zoi ( the New lIfe ) in 1936, oi Fouskothalassies ( the Ground swells ) in 1937, to Koritsi tou limaniou ( the Girl of port ) in 1947, which became movie and screened by Greek Cinema
Cinema of Greece
Greece has a long and rich cinematic history. Greek films dominate the domestic market, for example Safe Sex had more box office receipts than Titanic. Characteristics of Greek cinema include a dynamic plot, strong character development and erotic themes...
in 1952 .
He died in Athens in 1964 .
The former mayor of Salamis Athanasios Makris, named a chamber of Salami
Salami
Salami is cured sausage, fermented and air-dried meat, originating from one of a variety of animals. Historically, salami has been popular among Southern European peasants because it can be stored at room temperature for periods of up to 10 years, supplementing a possibly meager or inconsistent...
s City Hall
City hall
In local government, a city hall, town hall or a municipal building or civic centre, is the chief administrative building of a city...
with the name of Dimitrios Mpogris .