Karamanlis
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The name Karamanlis (also spelled Caramanlis) can refer to:
- A resident of Karamania, a region of Asia Minor in Turkey (See Karamanlides). This is the original meaning.
- A Greek Orthodox Christian who speaks Turkish. This is the most common use.
Karamanlis is also the name of a prominent Greek family whose members include:
- Constantine Karamanlis, former President and Prime Minister of Greece
- Kostas Karamanlis, (nephew of Constantine) current Prime Minister of Greece
- Achilleas Karamanlis, (brother of Constantine) former Greek Minister of Environment, Urban Planning and Public Works
Karamanli can also refer to the Karamanli dynasty of Tripoli, including:
- Ahmed Karamanli (r. 1711 - 1745), the dynasty's founder
- Hamet Karamanli
- Yusuf Karamanli (r. 1795 - 1832)