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Anastasios George Leventis
1902-12-01 – 1978-10-01
Life & Legacy
Anastasios George Leventis (Greek: Αναστάσιος Γ. Λεβέντης; December 1902 – October 25, 1978) was a Greek Cypriot businessman who founded a major merchandise trading firm, A.G. Leventis (Nigeria) Plc, in West Africa. A dominant figure in the economy of many West African countries and especially Nigeria, he was awarded the title of Babalaje of Egbaland by Alake Ladapo Ademola.
His daughter Fotini first married the politician Polycarpos Giorkatzis and after his assassination she married another politician Tassos Papadopoulos, who eventually became President of Cyprus.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, politician, entrepreneur
Education
École supérieure de commerce
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
École supérieure de commerce
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q4751920 — wikidata View source
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