Nikolaos Stournaris - Revision history

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New page: '''Nikolaos Stournaris'' (Greek: Νικολαος Στουρναρης). Greek Benefactor<ref> Η Ελλαδα των ευεργετων. Published by the Greek Newspape...

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'''Nikolaos Stournaris'' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Νικολαος Στουρναρης). Greek Benefactor<ref> Η Ελλαδα των ευεργετων. Published by the Greek Newspaper, ([[Greek Language|Greek]]) Ημερησια.</ref>

Stournaris was born in 1806 in [[Metsovo]], [[Yperos]], son of Demetrios Stournaris and Stamatini (Stamo) Tositsa. After completing his basic education in Greece, he migrated to [[Livorno]] Italy to work for the brothers [[Tositsa]], who were his uncles.
After a short stay, his uncles sent him to [[Paris]] for business studies. After completing his studies in Paris, he settled in Alexandria, intitially helping his uncle Michael [[Tositsa]].
Soon after, he became the General Manager of the Tositsa trading house, the largest in Egypt.

He had numerous interests, travelled all over Europe and learning on the way. In his last visit to Greece in 1846, he bought large parcels of land in order to commence agricultural projects, not just for money but also to teach young farmers the latests techniques.
He was also involved in discussions with the Government of the day for the creation of a railway line that conects Pireus with Athens, the commencement of shipping lines to connect Pireus with the islands, plus numerous other projects.
It was about 1850, when Stournaris decided to wide his benefactor interest. With his uncle Michael Tisitsa, he established a school in [[Metsovo]], and contributed financially for the creation of an orphanage and an eye-clinic in Athens.

Just after 1852, he returned to Greece to pursue his interests in Agriculture. He had big plans and ideas, unfortunately,he died unexpectedly in Chalkida, October the 10th 1852, age 46.

His death, was just the start of his big plans and charity work. In his will, which was read in Parlament December 23th 1852, he left a significant proportion of his money for charity works which included the schools of Metsovo and Alexandria. One third of his wealth was left for the "Polytechnio" in Athens.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek Benefactors|Stournaris]]

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 Just after [[1852]], he returned to Greece to pursue his interests in Agriculture. He had big plans and ideas, unfortunately,he died unexpectedly in [[Chalkida]], [[October 10|October the 10th]], [[1852]], age 46.
-His death, was just the start of his big plans and charity work. In his will, which was read in Parlament [[December 23]]th, [[1852]], he left a significant proportion of his money for charity works which included the schools of Metsovo and Alexandria. One third of his wealth was left for the "Polytechnio"<ref>Ιστορία του Εθνικού Μετσόβιου Πολυτεχνείου. Αθηναι, εκδ. ΕΜΠ, 1957.</ref> in Athens.
+His death, was just the start of his big plans and charity work. In his will, which was read in Parlament [[December 23]]th, [[1852]], he left a significant proportion of his money for charity works which included the schools of Metsovo and Alexandria. One third of his wealth was left for the [[Athens Polytechnic Institute|Polytechnic Institute]]<ref>Ιστορία του Εθνικού Μετσόβιου Πολυτεχνείου. Αθηναι, εκδ. ΕΜΠ, 1957.</ref> in Athens.
 ==References==

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-'''Nikolaos Stournaris''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Νικόλαος Στουρνάρης):[[19th century]] Greek Benefactor<ref> Η Ελλαδα των ευεργετων. Published by the Greek Newspaper, ([[Greek Language|Greek]]) Ημερησία.</ref><ref>Αρχεία Εθνικών Ευεργετών. τεύχη Α' - Στ', Athens, 1929-1960</ref>.
+'''Nikolaos Stournaris''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Νικόλαος Στουρνάρης) was a [[19th century]] Greek Benefactor<ref> Η Ελλάδα των ευεργετών. Published by the Greek Newspaper, ([[Greek Language|Greek]]) Ημερησία.</ref><ref>Αρχεία Εθνικών Ευεργετών. τεύχη Α' - Στ', Athens, 1929-1960</ref>.
 Stournaris was born in  [[1806]] in [[Metsovo]], [[Epirus]], son of Demetrios Stournaris  and Stamatini (Stamo) Tositsa. After completing his basic education in Greece, he migrated to Livorno Italy to work for the brothers [[Tositsa]], who were his uncles (his mothers brothers).
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 He had numerous interests, travelled all over Europe and learning on the way. In his last visit to Greece in [[1846]], he bought large parcels of land in order to commence agricultural projects, not just for money but also to teach young farmers the latests techniques.
-He was also involved in discussions with the Government of the day for the creation of a railway line that conects [[Piraeus]] with [[Athens]], the commencement of shipping lines to connect Piraeus with the islands, plus numerous other projects.
+He was also involved in discussions with the Government of the day for the creation of a railway line that connects [[Piraeus]] with [[Athens]], the commencement of shipping lines to connect Piraeus with the islands, plus numerous other projects.
-It was about 1850, when Stournaris decided to wide his benefactor interest. With his uncle Michael Tositsa, he established a school in [[Metsovo]], and contributed financially for the creation of an orphanage and an eye-clinic in Athens.
+It was about 1850, when Stournaris decided to widen his benefactor interest. With his uncle Michael Tositsa, he established a school in [[Metsovo]], and contributed financially for the creation of an orphanage and an eye-clinic in Athens.
 After his 1846 visit, he married Maria (a distant relative?) and 1850, his only child was born named Irene.
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 Just after [[1852]], he returned to Greece to pursue his interests in Agriculture. He had big plans and ideas, unfortunately,he died unexpectedly in [[Chalkida]], [[October 10|October the 10th]], [[1852]], age 46.
-His death, was just the start of his big plans and charity work. In his will, which was read in Parlament [[December 23]]th, [[1852]], he left a significant proportion of his money for charity works which included the schools of Metsovo and Alexandria. One third of his wealth was left for the "Polytechnio"<ref>Ιστορια του Εθνικου Μετσοβιου Πολυτεχνειου. Αθηναι, εκδ. ΕΜΠ, 1957.</ref> in Athens.
+His death, was just the start of his big plans and charity work. In his will, which was read in Parlament [[December 23]]th, [[1852]], he left a significant proportion of his money for charity works which included the schools of Metsovo and Alexandria. One third of his wealth was left for the "Polytechnio"<ref>Ιστορία του Εθνικού Μετσόβιου Πολυτεχνείου. Αθηναι, εκδ. ΕΜΠ, 1957.</ref> in Athens.
 ==References==

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 It was about 1850, when Stournaris decided to wide his benefactor interest. With his uncle Michael Tositsa, he established a school in [[Metsovo]], and contributed financially for the creation of an orphanage and an eye-clinic in Athens.
-After his 1846 visit, he married Maria Tositsa (a distant relative) and 1850, his only child was born named Irene.
+After his 1846 visit, he married Maria (a distant relative?) and 1850, his only child was born named Irene.
 Just after [[1852]], he returned to Greece to pursue his interests in Agriculture. He had big plans and ideas, unfortunately,he died unexpectedly in [[Chalkida]], [[October 10|October the 10th]], [[1852]], age 46.

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 Stournaris was born in  [[1806]] in [[Metsovo]], [[Epirus]], son of Demetrios Stournaris  and Stamatini (Stamo) Tositsa. After completing his basic education in Greece, he migrated to Livorno Italy to work for the brothers [[Tositsa]], who were his uncles (his mothers brothers).
-After a short stay, his uncles sent him to Paris for business studies. After completing his studies in Paris, he settled in [[Alexandria]], intitially helping his uncle Michael [[Tositsa]].
+After a short stay, his uncles sent him to Paris for business studies. After completing his studies in Paris, he settled in [[Alexandria]], intitially helping his uncle [[Michael Tositsa]].
 Soon after, he became the General Manager of the Tositsa Emporium, the largest trading house in Egypt.

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 He was also involved in discussions with the Government of the day for the creation of a railway line that conects [[Piraeus]] with [[Athens]], the commencement of shipping lines to connect Piraeus with the islands, plus numerous other projects.
 It was about 1850, when Stournaris decided to wide his benefactor interest. With his uncle Michael Tositsa, he established a school in [[Metsovo]], and contributed financially for the creation of an orphanage and an eye-clinic in Athens.
 Just after [[1852]], he returned to Greece to pursue his interests in Agriculture. He had big plans and ideas, unfortunately,he died unexpectedly in [[Chalkida]], [[October 10|October the 10th]], [[1852]], age 46.

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−	'''Nikolaos Stournaris''' ([[Greek Language\|Greek]]: Νικόλαος Στουρνάρης). Greek Benefactor<ref> Η Ελλαδα των ευεργετων. Published by the Greek Newspaper, ([[Greek Language\|Greek]]) Ημερησία.</ref> ~~and~~ <ref>Αρχεία Εθνικών Ευεργετών. τεύχη Α' - Στ', Athens, 1929-1960</ref>.	+	'''Nikolaos Stournaris''' ([[Greek Language\|Greek]]: Νικόλαος Στουρνάρης):[[19th century]] Greek Benefactor<ref> Η Ελλαδα των ευεργετων. Published by the Greek Newspaper, ([[Greek Language\|Greek]]) Ημερησία.</ref><ref>Αρχεία Εθνικών Ευεργετών. τεύχη Α' - Στ', Athens, 1929-1960</ref>.

	Stournaris was born in [[1806]] in [[Metsovo]], [[Epirus]], son of Demetrios Stournaris and Stamatini (Stamo) Tositsa. After completing his basic education in Greece, he migrated to Livorno Italy to work for the brothers [[Tositsa]], who were his uncles (his mothers brothers).		Stournaris was born in [[1806]] in [[Metsovo]], [[Epirus]], son of Demetrios Stournaris and Stamatini (Stamo) Tositsa. After completing his basic education in Greece, he migrated to Livorno Italy to work for the brothers [[Tositsa]], who were his uncles (his mothers brothers).

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-'''Nikolaos Stournaris''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Νικολαος Στουρναρης). Greek Benefactor<ref> Η Ελλαδα των ευεργετων. Published by the Greek Newspaper, ([[Greek Language|Greek]]) Ημερησια.</ref> and <ref>Αρχεια Εθνικων Εθεργετων. τεθχη Α' - Στ', Athens, 1929-1960</ref>.
+'''Nikolaos Stournaris''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]]: Νικόλαος Στουρνάρης). Greek Benefactor<ref> Η Ελλαδα των ευεργετων. Published by the Greek Newspaper, ([[Greek Language|Greek]]) Ημερησία.</ref> and <ref>Αρχεία Εθνικών Ευεργετών. τεύχη Α' - Στ', Athens, 1929-1960</ref>.
-Stournaris was born in  1806 in [[Metsovo]], [[Yperos]], son of Demetrios Stournaris  and Stamatini (Stamo) Tositsa. After completing his basic education in Greece, he migrated to [[Livorno]] Italy to work for the brothers [[Tositsa]], who were his uncles (his mothers brothers).
+Stournaris was born in  [[1806]] in [[Metsovo]], [[Epirus]], son of Demetrios Stournaris  and Stamatini (Stamo) Tositsa. After completing his basic education in Greece, he migrated to Livorno Italy to work for the brothers [[Tositsa]], who were his uncles (his mothers brothers).
-After a short stay, his uncles sent him to [[Paris]] for business studies. After completing his studies in Paris, he settled in Alexandria, intitially helping his uncle Michael [[Tositsa]].
+After a short stay, his uncles sent him to Paris for business studies. After completing his studies in Paris, he settled in [[Alexandria]], intitially helping his uncle Michael [[Tositsa]].
 Soon after, he became the General Manager of the Tositsa Emporium, the largest trading house in Egypt.
-He had numerous interests, travelled all over Europe and learning on the way. In his last visit to Greece in 1846, he bought large parcels of land in order to commence agricultural projects, not just for money but also to teach young farmers the latests techniques.
+He had numerous interests, travelled all over Europe and learning on the way. In his last visit to Greece in [[1846]], he bought large parcels of land in order to commence agricultural projects, not just for money but also to teach young farmers the latests techniques.
-He was also involved in discussions with the Government of the day for the creation of a railway line that conects Pireus with Athens, the commencement of shipping lines to connect Pireus with the islands, plus numerous other projects.
+He was also involved in discussions with the Government of the day for the creation of a railway line that conects [[Piraeus]] with [[Athens]], the commencement of shipping lines to connect Piraeus with the islands, plus numerous other projects.
-It was about 1850, when Stournaris decided to wide his benefactor interest. With his uncle Michael Tisitsa, he established a school in [[Metsovo]], and contributed financially for the creation of an orphanage and an eye-clinic in Athens.
+It was about 1850, when Stournaris decided to wide his benefactor interest. With his uncle Michael Tositsa, he established a school in [[Metsovo]], and contributed financially for the creation of an orphanage and an eye-clinic in Athens.
-Just after 1852, he returned to Greece to pursue his interests in Agriculture. He had big plans and ideas, unfortunately,he died unexpectedly in Chalkida, October the 10th 1852, age 46.
+Just after [[1852]], he returned to Greece to pursue his interests in Agriculture. He had big plans and ideas, unfortunately,he died unexpectedly in [[Chalkida]], [[October 10|October the 10th]], [[1852]], age 46.
-His death, was just the start of his big plans and charity work. In his will, which was read in Parlament December 23th 1852, he left a significant proportion of his money for charity works which included the schools of Metsovo and Alexandria. One third of his wealth was left for the "Polytechnio"<ref>Ιστορια του Εθνικου Μετσοβιου Πολυτεχνειου. Αθηναι, εκδ. ΕΜΠ, 1957.</ref> in Athens.
+His death, was just the start of his big plans and charity work. In his will, which was read in Parlament [[December 23]]th, [[1852]], he left a significant proportion of his money for charity works which included the schools of Metsovo and Alexandria. One third of his wealth was left for the "Polytechnio"<ref>Ιστορια του Εθνικου Μετσοβιου Πολυτεχνειου. Αθηναι, εκδ. ΕΜΠ, 1957.</ref> in Athens.
 ==References==
 <references/>
-[[Category:Greek Benefactors|Stournaris]]
+[[Category:National Benefactors|Stournaris]]