Evangelos Zappas

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1. When was Evangelos Zappas born?August 23, 1800
2. Where was Evangelos Zappas born?Souli, Epirus, Greece
3. When did Evangelos Zappas die?June 19, 1865
4. What is the career?Military officer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist
5. Who was Evangelos Zappas?Evangelos Zappas was a Greek soldier who fought for his country's freedom and later became a very successful businessman.
6. How did he help the Olympic Games?He gave money to hold the Olympia games in Athens in 1859, 1870, 1875, and 1888, and his support helped start the modern Olympics in 1896.

Philanthropist: An individual who seeks to promote the welfare of others, typically through charitable donations of money or time.
Olympic Revival: The historical movement to re-establish the ancient Olympic Games as a modern international multi-sport event.
Greek War of Independence: A successful conflict fought by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire, leading to the establishment of modern Greece.
Wallachia: A historical principality of Romania, where Evangelos Zappas built his business fortune.