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Evangelos Zappas, Greek patriot, philanthropist, and businessman (died 1865)

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Evangelos Zappas

Greek philanthropist and businessman (1800–1865)

Evangelos or Evangelis Zappas was a Greek philanthropist and businessman who is recognized today as one of the founders of the modern Olympic Games, which were held in 1859, 1870, 1875, and 1888 and preceded the Olympic Games that came under the auspices of the International…
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August 23

Day of the year

August 23 is the 235th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 130 days remain until the end of the year.
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