Joannes Gennadius
Joannes, Ioannes or John Gennadius (Greek: Ἰωάννης Γεννάδιος, 1844–1932) was a Greek diplomat, writer, and speaker, best known for his donation of his collection of Greek books and art to the Gennadius Library.
Joannes Gennadius | |
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Gennadius in 1914 | |
| Born | Ἰωάννης Γεννάδιος 7 January 1844 Athens, Greece |
| Died | 7 September 1932 (aged 88) London, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Diplomat, bibliophile, writer |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Spouse | Florence Laing Kennedy (1853–1952) |
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