Evzones presidential guard
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The Evzones presidential guard is an elite ceremonial infantry unit of the Hellenic Army, best known for its traditional fustanella uniform and role in official state ceremonies in Greece.
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Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ceremonial military unit
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infantry unit → presidential guard → |
| alsoKnownAs |
Evzones of the Presidential Guard
→
Presidential Guard of Greece → Proedrikí Frourá → |
| associatedWith |
Hellenic Presidency
→
President of the Hellenic Republic → |
| branch |
Hellenic Army
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|
| ceremony |
Sunday ceremonial parade to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
→
changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier → participation in national day parades → |
| country |
Greece
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| dutyLocation |
Presidential Mansion, Athens
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Syntagma Square, Athens → |
| garrison |
Athens
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Presidential Mansion, Athens → Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Syntagma Square, Athens → |
| historicalOrigin |
Evzones light infantry units of the Greek Army
→
fighters of the Greek War of Independence → |
| language |
Greek
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|
| notableFor |
participation in national parades
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slow ceremonial changing of the guard → traditional fustanella uniform → |
| partOf |
Hellenic Army
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|
| role |
ceremonial duties
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guard of honour → guarding the Presidential Mansion in Athens → guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens → participation in national commemorations → participation in state ceremonies → presidential guard duties → |
| selection |
volunteer soldiers
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|
| selectionCriterion |
excellent physical condition
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exemplary military conduct → height requirement → |
| service |
Hellenic Army
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|
| symbolizes |
Greek independence
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Greek military heritage → Greek national traditions → |
| training |
endurance in static guard duty
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special ceremonial drill → |
| uniform |
embroidered waistcoat
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fustanella → pharion cap → tsarouchia shoes → white woolen stockings → |
| uniformFeature |
400 pleats on the fustanella
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pompons on tsarouchia shoes → |
Referenced by (6)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Syntagma Square
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens) ("Presidential Guard of Greece") → |
guardedBy |
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Evzones presidential guard
("Presidential Guard of Greece")
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alsoKnownAs |
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Plateia Syntagmatos
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guardsMonumentBy |
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Vasilissis Amalias Avenue
("Presidential Guard ceremonial post at Syntagma")
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hasNearbyLandmark |
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Evzones presidential guard
("Evzones light infantry units of the Greek Army")
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historicalOrigin |