Dimitra Liani



Dimitra Liani (Δήμητρα Λιάνη; born 30 April 1955) is a Greek former air hostess known for being the third wife and widow of Prime Minister of Greece Andreas Papandreou.

Early life, career and marriage
Born Dimitra Liani in 1955 in Elefsina, she comes from a well-connected family. His family has hails from Kleisoura, Kastoria and later moved in Amyntaio. Her father was a distinguished army officer, Colonel Constantine Lianis, while her uncle George Lianis was Minister, and her cousin Giorgos Lianis (b.1942) was member of parliament for her home town. She worked as an air hostess with Olympic Airways. She married Papandreou in 1989, becoming his official consort and head of his private office when he returned to power in 1993. Papandreou died in 1996 aged 77, and his will left his entire fortune to her.