Georgios Sinas
Georgios Sinas (Greek: Γεώργιος Σίνας, German: Georg Sina; 20 November 1783 – 18 May 1856) was an Austrian-Greek entrepreneur and banker. He became a national benefactor of Greece and was the father of another Greek national benefactor, Simon Sinas. He was also the founder of the National Observatory of Athens.
Georgios Sinas | |
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Γεώργιος Σίνας | |
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| Born | November 20, 1783 Niš, Ottoman Empire (modern-day Niš, Serbia) |
| Died | May 18, 1856 (aged 72) Vienna, Austrian Empire |
| Nationality | Austrian, Greek |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Banking and benefaction |
| Children | Simon Sinas |
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