Dimitrios Vikelas
Greek businessman and writer; president of the International Olympic Committee (1835-1908)
Dimitrios Vikelas was born on February 15, 1835 (Julian calendar) in Ermoupolis and died on July 20, 1908 in Athens, aged about 73. Recorded occupations: historian, writer, translator, poet, businessperson and politician. Country of citizenship: Greece. Positions held include president of the International Olympic Committee and president. Educated at University College London. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Order of the Redeemer and Order of the Dannebrog. Member of International Olympic Committee.
- Born
- February 15, 1835 (Julian calendar) · Ermoupolis
- Died
- July 20, 1908 · Athens
- Age at death
- about 73
- Citizenship
- Greece
- Occupations
- historian, writer, translator, poet, businessperson, politician
- Positions held
- president of the International Olympic Committee, president
- Education
- University College London
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Order of the Redeemer, Order of the Dannebrog
- Wikipedia editions
- 43 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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