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Niki Goulandri

1925-01-01 – 2019-02-09

Life & Legacy

Niki Goulandris (Greek: Νίκη Γουλανδρή; 1925 – 9 February 2019) was a Greek philanthropist and an accomplished botanical painter. She co-founded the Goulandris Naturial History Museum in 1965, and was deputy minister for social services, secretary of state of health. She was awarded the UNEP Global 500 Award and named Woman of Europe by the European Commission.

Occupation & Career

painter, philanthropist, scientific collector, political scientist, artist

Education

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Goethe University Frankfurt; German School of Athens

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

United Nations Environment Programme

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

United Nations Environment Programme

Organizations & Memberships

European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Education & Institutions

German School of Athens · Goethe University Frankfurt · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q7034935 — wikidata View source

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