He died at the age of 80 was left by the peer professor of the University of Crete, Alexis Citizen.
THE Alexis Citizen born in [1945 to Athens. He studied Modern Greek Philology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and at Paris IV University (Sorbonne).
From 1976 to 1989 he worked at the Center for Modern Greek Research of the National Research Foundation and from 1989 to 2012 at the School of Philosophy, Department of Philology of the University of Crete, Emeritus Professor of the same School.
Its deep affliction the prime minister expressed Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
“Greek letters mourn the loss of Alexis Politis. A separate intellectual and philologist, a distinct voice in the field of literature and research. His death leaves a huge gap not only at the University of Crete and the academic community, but also in the heart of those who knew him – especially for his students and colleagues, who were inspired by the passion with which he traveled to the world of ideas, “the prime minister said.
He added: “We will remember the professor of citizen for the stamp he leaves in understanding our cultural heritage, as well as his generosity and dedication to the guidance of the next generation of scientists. And yet, for his integer. For his modesty. And, of course, for the warmth that always breathed in contact with those around him. “
Kyriakos Mitsotakis finally expressed his sincere condolences to the family, associates and many of the deceased friends.