Throughout his distinguished career, George Dertilis published fifteen books and over fifty articles that have been translated into Greek, English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Dertilis received numerous accolades and awards for his contributions to the field of history. He was awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honor and was granted French citizenship. Personal life and death George Dertilis was married to Erietta Mavroudi, and was the stepfather of songwriter and television hostess Natalia Germanou. Dertilis died on 20 February 2023, in Kythira, where he lived permanently in his final years. He was 84. References 1939 births 2023 deaths National and Kapodistrian University of Athens alumni Alumni of the University of Sheffield People from Athens