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'''Evangelos Zappas''' ([[1800]]–[[1865]]) was a [[Greek]] businessman and financier.

He was born in [[Epirus]] in [[1800]] and moved to Buchares in [[1831]]. In [[1859]], he succeeded in organizing the [[Zappian Olympic Games]] in Greece as a combination of agricultural, industrial, and athletic competitions. Those Games were not held again during Zappas's lifetime, but due in large part to his bequeathing a large part of his fortune to future editions of the Games, they were held again in [[1870]], [[1875]], and [[1889]].

Zappas's Games were a part of Pierre de Coubertin's inspiration for the modern Olympic movement, which resulted in the current format of the [[Olympic Games]]. The [[Zappeion]] in [[Athens]] was named after him.

[[Category:National Benefactors|Zappas, Evangelos]]

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 Zappas was born in Lampovo, son of a well off merchant. In [[1813]], at the age of 13, he joined the army of [[Ali Pasha]], in [[Jannina]].
-In [[1820]], at the age of 20, already a very experienced soldier, he became the "Lieutenant" ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Πρωτοπαλλήκαρον) of [[Markos Botsaris]], ([[Greek Langage|Greek]]: Μάρκος Μπότσαρης).  During the Greek [[War of Independence]], he took part in the battles around [[Messolongi]] under the command of his older brother [[Konstantinos Zappas]], and by [[1824]], he rose to the rank of "Brigadier General", ([[Greek Language]]: Ταξίαρχος).
+In [[1820]], at the age of 20, already a very experienced soldier, he became the "Lieutenant" ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Πρωτοπαλλήκαρον) of [[Markos Botsaris]], ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Μάρκος Μπότσαρης).  During the Greek [[War of Independence]], he took part in the battles around [[Messolongi]] under the command of his older brother [[Konstantinos Zappas]], and by [[1824]], he rose to the rank of "Brigadier General", ([[Greek Language]]: Ταξίαρχος).
 Some time after the [[Greek Revolution]], (about 1830), he abandoned everything he owned and moved to [[Veria]] and soon after left Greece altogether and settled in Bucharest. Eventually, after a few years of hard work, he became one of the largest land owners in Romania. About 1835, he invited his cousin [[Konstantinos Zappas]] to come and work for him.

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-'''Evangelos Zappas''' (Born [[1800]]in Lambovo, [[Epirus]] – Died [[June 19]], [[1865]] in Brosteni, Romania) was a National Benefactor.
+'''Evangelos Zappas''' (Born [[1800]] in Lambovo, [[Epirus]] – Died [[June 19]], [[1865]] in Brosteni, Romania) was a National Benefactor.
 Zappas was born in Lampovo, son of a well off merchant. In [[1813]], at the age of 13, he joined the army of [[Ali Pasha]], in [[Jannina]].
-In [[1820]], at the age of 20, already a very experienced soldier, he became the "Lieutenant" ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Πρωτοπαλληκαρον) of [[Markos Botsaris]], ([[Greek Langage|Greek]]: Μαρκος Μποτσαρης).  During the Greek [[War of Independence]], he took part in the battles around [[Messolongi]] under the command of his older brother [[Konstantinos Zappas]], and by [[1824]], he rose to the rank of "Brigadier General", ([[Greek Language]]: Ταξιαρχος).
+In [[1820]], at the age of 20, already a very experienced soldier, he became the "Lieutenant" ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Πρωτοπαλλήκαρον) of [[Markos Botsaris]], ([[Greek Langage|Greek]]: Μάρκος Μπότσαρης).  During the Greek [[War of Independence]], he took part in the battles around [[Messolongi]] under the command of his older brother [[Konstantinos Zappas]], and by [[1824]], he rose to the rank of "Brigadier General", ([[Greek Language]]: Ταξίαρχος).
 Some time after the [[Greek Revolution]], (about 1830), he abandoned everything he owned and moved to [[Veria]] and soon after left Greece altogether and settled in Bucharest. Eventually, after a few years of hard work, he became one of the largest land owners in Romania. About 1835, he invited his cousin [[Konstantinos Zappas]] to come and work for him.

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-'''Evangelos Zappas''' (Born [[1800]]in Lambovo, Epirus – Died [[June 19]], [[1865]] in Brosteni, Rumania) was a National Benefactor.
+'''Evangelos Zappas''' (Born [[1800]]in Lambovo, [[Epirus]] – Died [[June 19]], [[1865]] in Brosteni, Romania) was a National Benefactor.
-Evangelos was born in Lampovo, son of a well of Merchant. In 1813, at the age of 13, Evangelos Zappas joined the army of Ali Pasha, Jannina.
+Zappas was born in Lampovo, son of a well off merchant. In [[1813]], at the age of 13, he joined the army of [[Ali Pasha]], in [[Jannina]].
-In 1820, at the age of 20, already a very experienced soldier, he became the "Lieutenant" ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Πρωτοπαλληκαρον) of [[Marco Botzaris]], ([[Greek Langage|Greek]]: Μαρκος Μποτσαρης).  He took part in the battles around [[Messolongi]] under the command of his older brother [[Konstantinos Zappas]], and by 1824, he had the rang of "Bregadier General", ([[Greek Language]]: Ταξιαρχος).
+In [[1820]], at the age of 20, already a very experienced soldier, he became the "Lieutenant" ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Πρωτοπαλληκαρον) of [[Markos Botsaris]], ([[Greek Langage|Greek]]: Μαρκος Μποτσαρης).  During the Greek [[War of Independence]], he took part in the battles around [[Messolongi]] under the command of his older brother [[Konstantinos Zappas]], and by [[1824]], he rose to the rank of "Brigadier General", ([[Greek Language]]: Ταξιαρχος).
-Sometime after the Greek revolution, (about 1830), he abandoned everything he owned and moved to Verria and soon after left Greece all together and settled in Bucharest. In Bucharest, after a few years of hard work, he became one of the largest land owners in Rumania. About 1835, he invited his cousin [[Konstantinos Zappas]] to come and work for him.
+Some time after the [[Greek Revolution]], (about 1830), he abandoned everything he owned and moved to [[Veria]] and soon after left Greece altogether and settled in Bucharest. Eventually, after a few years of hard work, he became one of the largest land owners in Romania. About 1835, he invited his cousin [[Konstantinos Zappas]] to come and work for him.
-In [[1856]], he raised funds to finance his idea of Annual Exhibitions to be held in Athens, in order present and expose Grrek knowledge in the fields of agriculture and manufacturing industry. The Organising committee was called "The Olympic Commission", Evangelos Zappas was one of the first individuals to dream of the resurrection of the Olympic Games. In his will, he left everything he owned in Romania to the commision, under the proviso that the commission will contribute 1:1 and spend the money to organize the exhibitions as well as to give prices to those who excel.
+In [[1856]], he raised funds to finance his idea of Annual Exhibitions to be held in [[Athens]], in order to present and exhibit Greek knowledge in the fields of agriculture and manufacturing industry. The Organising committee was called "The Olympic Commission", Evangelos Zappas was one of the first individuals to dream of the resurrection of the [[Olympic Games]]. In his will, he left everything he owned in Romania to the commission, under the proviso that the commission will contribute 1:1 and spend the money to organize the exhibitions as well as to give prices to those who excel.
 [[Category:National Benefactors|Zappas, Evangelos]]
 [[Category:1800 births|Zappas, Evangelos]]
 [[Category:1865 deaths|Zappas, Evangelos]]

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-'''Evangelos Zappas''' ([[1800]] – [[June 19]], [[1865]]) was a [[Greek]] businessman and financier.
+'''Evangelos Zappas''' (Born [[1800]]in Lambovo, Epirus – Died [[June 19]], [[1865]] in Brosteni, Rumania) was a National Benefactor.
-He was born in [[Epirus]] in [[1800]] and moved to Bucharest in [[1831]].  In [[1859]], he succeeded in organizing the [[Zappian Olympic Games]] in [[Greece]] as a combination of agricultural, industrial, and athletic competitions.  Those Games were not held again during Zappas's lifetime, but due in large part to his bequeathing a large part of his fortune to future editions of the Games, they were held again in [[1870]], [[1875]], and [[1889]].
+Evangelos was born in Lampovo, son of a well of Merchant. In 1813, at the age of 13, Evangelos Zappas joined the army of Ali Pasha, Jannina.
-Zappas's Games were a part of Pierre de Coubertin's inspiration for the modern Olympic movement, which resulted in the current format of the [[Olympic Games]].  The [[Zappeion]] in [[Athens]] was named after him.
+In 1820, at the age of 20, already a very experienced soldier, he became the "Lieutenant" ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Πρωτοπαλληκαρον) of [[Marco Botzaris]], ([[Greek Langage|Greek]]: Μαρκος Μποτσαρης).  He took part in the battles around [[Messolongi]] under the command of his older brother [[Konstantinos Zappas]], and by 1824, he had the rang of "Bregadier General", ([[Greek Language]]: Ταξιαρχος).
 [[Category:National Benefactors|Zappas, Evangelos]]
 [[Category:1800 births|Zappas, Evangelos]]
 [[Category:1865 deaths|Zappas, Evangelos]]

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−	'''Evangelos Zappas''' ([[1800]]–[[1865]]) was a [[Greek]] businessman and financier.	+	'''Evangelos Zappas''' ([[1800]] – [[June 19]], [[1865]]) was a [[Greek]] businessman and financier.

	He was born in [[Epirus]] in [[1800]] and moved to Bucharest in [[1831]]. In [[1859]], he succeeded in organizing the [[Zappian Olympic Games]] in [[Greece]] as a combination of agricultural, industrial, and athletic competitions. Those Games were not held again during Zappas's lifetime, but due in large part to his bequeathing a large part of his fortune to future editions of the Games, they were held again in [[1870]], [[1875]], and [[1889]].		He was born in [[Epirus]] in [[1800]] and moved to Bucharest in [[1831]]. In [[1859]], he succeeded in organizing the [[Zappian Olympic Games]] in [[Greece]] as a combination of agricultural, industrial, and athletic competitions. Those Games were not held again during Zappas's lifetime, but due in large part to his bequeathing a large part of his fortune to future editions of the Games, they were held again in [[1870]], [[1875]], and [[1889]].

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