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George Lycurgus

1858-01-01 – 1960-01-01

Portrait of George Lycurgus
George Lycurgus (Greek: Γεώργιος Λυκοῦργος) (1858–1960) was a Greek American businessman who played an influential role in the early tourist industry of Hawaii.Credit: Unknown photographer, circa 1892

Life & Legacy

George Lycurgus (Greek: Γεώργιος Λυκούργος) (1858–1960) was a Greek American businessman who played an influential role in the early tourist industry of Hawaii. After Queen Liliʻuokalani was overthrown in a coup by the Committee of Safety, he ran afoul of the government of the Republic of Hawaii and was accused of treason. Later he was instrumental in the development of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Occupation & Career

businessperson

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5541889 — wikidata View source

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