Grigorios Maraslis
Grigorios Maraslis (Greek: Γρηγόριος Μαρασλής, Russian: Григорий Григорьевич Маразли; 25 July 1831 – 1 May 1907) was an official of the Russian Empire and long-time mayor of Odessa (1878–1895) of Greek origin. A noted philanthropist, he sponsored many buildings and educational institutions both in Odessa and in various cities in Greece and for the Greek communities of the Ottoman Empire. He was awarded Order of the Cross of Takovo and Order of Prince Danilo I.[1]
See also[]
- Maraslis House, in Odessa
- Odessa Art Museum, donated by Maraslis
- Main building of the Athens University of Economics and Business, funded by Maraslis
References[]
- ^ Acović, Dragomir (2012). Slava i čast: Odlikovanja među Srbima, Srbi među odlikovanjima. Belgrade: Službeni Glasnik. p. 617.
Categories:
- 1831 births
- 1907 deaths
- 19th-century Greek people
- 19th-century Russian people
- Mayors of Odessa
- Russian philanthropists
- People of the Russian Empire of Greek descent
- Recipients of the Order of St. Anna, 1st class
- Recipients of the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class
- Greek philanthropists
- Privy Councillor (Russian Empire)