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Manos Katrakis | Greek Actor | The Hellenic Resistance and the Last Trip to Kythira
Manos Katrakis was a famous Greek actor of the 20th century who participated in some of the most important Greek cinema movies.
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May 6, 20213 min
Manto Mavrogenous | A Greek Heroine of the War of Independence of 1821
Manto Mavrogenous, born in 1796 in Mykonos and died in 1848, is a Greek famous heroine of the Greek War of Independence.
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Apr 4, 20212 min
Vangelis Papathanassiou | Greek Music Composer | The Blade Runner
Vangelis Papathanassiou, known professionally as "Vangelis", is a famous Greek composer of electronic and orchestral music.
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Feb 14, 20213 min
Michael Tositsas | Greek Benefactor | The Father of Hellenism in Egypt | A Philanthropic Legacy
Michael Tositsas [born in Metsovo in 1787] was a Greek businessman and benefactor, considered to be the father of Hellenism in Egypt.
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Dec 29, 20202 min
Sappho | Ancient Greek Poetess | The Iconic Tenth Muse from Lesvos
Sappho [630 – 570 BC] is a famous archaic Greek poet from Lesvos. Sappho's poetry was lyric, and she is known for her love poems.
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Oct 6, 20202 min
Markos Vamvakaris | Greek Music Composer | The Bouzouki Pioneer and the Timeless Sound of Rebetiko
Markos Vamvakaris, the pioneering bouzouki player of rebetiko music, created a unique sound that still resonates today. #GreekMusic #Legend
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May 30, 20202 min
Dimitris Papaioannou | Greek Choreographer | Limitless Imagination in a Daring Artistic Expression
Dimitris Papaioannou: A visionary Greek artist pushing boundaries in theater, dance, visual arts, and filmmaking. #innovative #multifaceted
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Mar 7, 20202 min
Manthos & Georgios Rizaris | Greek Benefactors | Innovative Ventures and Philanthropic Pursuits
Manthos & Georgios Rizaris were Greek entrepreneurs, business leaders, and philanthropists, known for their philanthropic efforts.
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