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Michail Asterios Sapkas () was a Greeks revolutionary of the Macedonian Struggle and politician.
He was elected mayor of Larissa 4 times (1914, 1925, 1929, 1934), and during his service the local water supply and electricity systems got upgraded, as well as the first sidewalks were formed, modern courts of justice were created and the Municipal Conservatory, the Municipal Library and also the Museum of Larissa were founded. Also, during his days, the Senior Gendarmerie Administration of Thessaly was established in Larissa and he granted 15 stremma for the erection of the Alcazar Stadium in 1932. Furthermore, he was elected Member of the Greek Parliament representing Larissa in 1920 and 1936, supporting the People's Party. Μητρώο Πληρεξούσιων, Γερουσιαστών και Βουλευτών 1822-1935, Hellenic Parliament, Athens, 1986, p. 274-275 ΜΗΤΡΩΟΝ ΓΕΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΒΟΥΛΕΥΤΩΝ 1929-1974, Hellenic Parliament, Athens, 1977, p. 74-75
He died in 1956, at the age of 83. Μιχαήλ Σάπκας ο ευπατρίδης πολιτικός, 1 October 2013
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