Dimitra Liani


Dimitra Liani is a Greek former cabin attendant known for being the third wife and widow of Prime Minister of Greece Andreas Papandreou.

Early life and career

Born Dimitra Liani in 1955 in Elefsina, she comes from a well-connected family. Her family hails from Kleisoura, Kastoria and later moved to Amyntaio. Her father was a distinguished army officer, Colonel Constantine Lianis, while her uncle George Lianis was Minister, and her cousin Giorgos Lianis was member of parliament for her hometown. She worked as a cabin attendant with Olympic Airways.

Personal life

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.