# Death and funeral of Margarita Papandreou

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-and-funeral-of-margarita-papandreou
> Updated: 2026-09-20T08:01:45.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 2.

Margarita Papandreou, a prominent Greek activist, author, and founder of the Union of Greek Women, passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 103. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, she was the second wife of former Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou. Her life's work was noted for its impact on Greek family law reforms, including the abolition of the dowry system, the introduction of civil marriage, the legalization of divorce, and the legal establishment of gender equality within the family.

Following her death, a political funeral was held on September 20 at the First Cemetery of Athens. The service was attended by a large gathering of family, friends, and prominent political figures from across the spectrum, including the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, Dora Bakoyannis, Interior Minister Theodoros Livianis, and Anna Diamantopoulou, who spoke on behalf of PASOK regarding Papandreou’s role in the women’s movement.

During the ceremony, her sons George, Nikos, and Andreas (Andrikos) Papandreou delivered eulogies. George stated that she ‘did not become a Greek by birth, but became one’ through her deep love and struggle for the nation, while Nikos described her as a ‘calm in the storm,’ recalling her strength during the junta. Her grandchildren also spoke, praising her for encouraging them to question and evolve. Following the ceremony, her ashes are to be scattered in the Aegean Sea.

## Claims

- Margarita Papandreou passed away on September 18, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Margarita Papandreou was 103 years old at the time of her death. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A political funeral for Papandreou was held at the First Cemetery of Athens on Sunday, September 20, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Margarita Papandreou founded the Union of Greek Women. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- She was the second wife of PASOK leader Andreas Papandreou. (single source)
- Interior Minister Thodoris Livanios represented the Greek government at the funeral. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Margarita Papandreou funeral held in Athens

A political funeral was held in Athens for Margarita Papandreou, the 103-year-old activist and former wife of Andreas Papandreou, attended by prominent Greek political figures.

36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/margarita-papandreou-receives-political-funeral-in-athens

### 2026-09-18: Margarita Papandreou dies at 103 after lifelong activism

Margarita Papandreou, a key figure in the Greek women's movement and former wife of Andreas Papandreou, has died at age 103. She was a driving force behind major reforms in Greek family law.

53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/margarita-papandreou-dies-at-age-102

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