Solon Gikas
Solon Gikas | |
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| Native name | Σόλων Γκίκας |
| Born | c. 1898 Trikala, Kingdom of Greece |
| Died | c. 1978 |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Greece |
| Branch | Hellenic Army |
| Years of service | 1915–1956 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 42nd Infantry Brigade 7th Infantry Division 8th Infantry Division III Army Corps Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff |
| Wars | World War I |
| Awards | Cross of Valour in Gold (twice) |
| Alma mater | Hellenic Military Academy |
| Other work | Minister for Communications and Public Works Minister for Public Order |
Solon Gikas (Greek: Σόλων Γκίκας, 1898–1978) was a Greek Army officer who rose to the rank of Lieutenant General and held the post of Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff in 1954–1956. He also served as Minister for Communications and Public Works in 1958–63 and Minister for Public Order in 1974–76 under Konstantinos Karamanlis.