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		Evaggelos Zappas was born in 1800 in a village at Epirus, Northern Greece; in 1831 he emigrated to Bucharest, where he became one of the most important and wealthy land-owners.
		Zappas financed the erection of a building for the agricultural and industrial exhibits, as well as the excavation and restoration of the ancient Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
		Zappas died in 1865, leaving his immense fortune for the benefit of the modern Olympics with the purpose to be held every four years "in the manners of our ancestors".
	sunsite.icm.edu.pl /olympics/revival/zappas.html (178 words)

	Zappas.org for the founders of the Modern Olympic Games
		Evangelis Zappas, a Greek billionaire philanthropist sponsored Olympic Games that took place in 1859, 1870 and 1875.
		Zappas paid for the refurbishment of the Panathenian stadium in Athens that was used for the Olympics of 1870, 1875, 1896 and 1906.
		Zappas also paid for the building of the first indoor Olympic Arena which was used for the fencing events in 1896.
	www.zappas.org /news/040426IndependentOnline.html (201 words)

	Historians query =?windows-1252?Q?baron=92s_role_in_Olympi?= (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		As the Games return to their birthplace in August, the ghost of Evangelos Zappas is stirring and it threatens to explode the myth that the Olympic revival was the brainchild of the French Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
		Zappas, born in Albania to Greek Orthodox parents, enjoyed a colorful career as a freedom fighter in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Turks in the 1820s before going on to make a fortune in the distillery business in Romania.
		Zappas died six years later and bequeathed his entire fortune to the Olympia committee whose job it was to stage Olympics every four years, build a grand exhibition hall and rebuild the ruined ancient Panathenaic Stadium.
	www.talkaboutreligion.com /group/alt.religion.christian.east-orthodox/messages/250568.html (972 words)

	Downies.com - The Coins of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games
		Zappeio is an Athenian mansion built at the expense of the Greek public benefactor Evangelos Zappas (1865-1899) to serve as the venue for Greek artistic, agricultural and industrial fairs.
		It was originally given the name “Olympia” and acquired its present name after the death of the two brothers Evangelos and Konstantinos Zappas, whose busts – created by the well-known Greek sculptors I. Kossos and G. Vroutos respectively – stand at the entrance of the building.
		Each release five gold coin is struck from.9999 fine gold to the highest proof standards and presented in an official plush case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
	www.downies.com /athens2004/gold_coins.htm (901 words)

	WELCOME TO ATHENS - Modern Olympic Games (1896-2004)
		In 1850, Minas Minoidis suggested the revival of the games publishing the book of Philostratos, “Gymnastikon'”, that he had found on Mount Athos.
		These initiatives continued with the Zappian Olympiads, financed by the foundation of the national benefactor Evangelos Zappas.
		Through a special decree issued on the 19th of August 1858, the authorities decided to organize in Athens "general contests carried out every four years under the name of OLYMPIA, with the intention to show the products of Greek power and especially of industry, agriculture and livestock".
	www.akropol.net /olympic_games_history/modern_ol_games.htm (975 words)

	Olympics Revival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In the 19th century, intellectuals such as Evangelos Zappas and Demetrios Vikelas who believed in the spirit of noble contests and the Olympic ideals, lent their voices and efforts to the revival of the Olympic Games.
		However, it was French Baron Pierre de Coubertin who orchestrated the reestablishment of the Games, by advocating the marriage of sports and Greek classicism and leading the way to the first Modern Olympic Games in 1896.
		Over the years, the Olympic Games travelled to different countries and continents, and in 2004, they will return to the country of their birth and the city of their revival for the hosting of the XXVIII Modern Olympic Games.
	www.angelfire.com /fl/geder/olympic/revival.html (214 words)

	Hellenic Community of Ottawa and District
		But it was not only in Britain that men still thought of and revered the Olympic Games.
		Evangelos Zappas (1800-85), a Greek philanthropist who made his millions dealing in grain in Romania, donated the Zappeion in Athens.
		This building was used for athletic events and practice.
	www.helleniccommunity.com /arts/olympicstory.shtml (2408 words)

	GovMint.com - The Village of Zappeio
		Zappeio is an Athenian mansion built at the expense of the Greek public benefactor Evangelos Zappas (1865-1899) to serve as the venue for Greek artistic, agricultural and industrial fairs.
		Harilaos Trikoupis later (1887) decided to move elsewhere the Protestant cemetery that was situated there and to create a garden around the building.
		It was originally given the name “Olympia” and acquired its present name after the death of the two brothers Evangelos and Konstantinos Zappas, whose busts — created by the well-known Greek sculptors I. Kossos and G. Vroutos respectively — stand at the entrance of the building.
	www.govmint.com /countrylistings/europe/greece/zappeio%20.aspx (190 words)

	Athens guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Its foundations were laid in 1874 by the architect Fr.
		Boulanger and it was completed through a grant from Evangelos Zappas under the supervision of Konstandinos Zappas.
		A space for exhibitions, international conferences and ceremonies, such as the entry of our country into the EEC, and more recently the headquarters of the bid for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
	www.epicurus-travel.com /en/athens.htm (356 words)

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		Following the liberation of Greece from the Turks and the founding of the modern Greek state in 1821, the idea of reviving the ancient Games was first considered in Greece.
		With the support of the Greek government, Zappas staged an Olympic competition on November 15, 1859.
		The 1859 competition and the three that followed (in 1870, 1875, and 1889), staged by the Greek government with money left by Zappas in his will, were not successful.
	www.fsc.gr /OLYMPICS_en.htm (1158 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Returning home: Gigantic modern Olympics head to humble roots in Athens
		Coubertin — an avid admirer of ancient Greek ideals — lobbied for years to stir interest in reviving the Games.
		Earlier attempts had already sputtered, including 17th century games in England and a series of 19th century meets in Greece called the Zappas Games after founder Evangelos Zappas, whose head is entombed in the Zappeion villa in Athens.
		The rest of his remains were sent to his adopted home in Romania.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,595082596,00.html (1102 words)

	Ancient Olympic History - Olympics - Sports - Webindia123.com
		This committee became the International Olympic Committee (IOC; Comité Internationale Olympique) and Demetrious Vikelas from Greece was selected to be its first president.
		Demetrios Vikelas and Evangelos Zappas were among those who made efforts for the revival of Olympic games.
		Thus the Olympic Games revived after around 1500 years, was held in Panathenaic stadium in Athens in the first week of April 1896 and came to be known as the Modern Olympic games.
	www.webindia123.com /sports/olymp/history1.htm (460 words)

	Net4Canada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This committee became the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Demetrious Vikelas from Greece was selected to be its first president.
		Demetrios Vikelas and Evangelos Zappas were among those who made efforts for the revival of Olympic games.
		Thus the Olympic Games revived after around 1500 years, was held in Panathenaic stadium in Athens in the first week of April 1896 and came to be known as the Modern Olympic games.
	www.indiar.com /script/olympics.asp (247 words)

	S.A Gold Exchange - International Collector Coins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It constitutes an emblem of the revival of the modern Olympics and it is pictured on the 3rd Gold coin (right above).
		Zappeion is an Athenian mansion built at the expense of the Greek public benefactor Evangelos Zappas (1800- 1865).
		The Acropolis of Athens, one of the most glorious creations of the Greek spirit and the highest achievement of Athens' Golden Century, is the crowning symbol not only for Athens and for Greece but for the whole world.
	www.sagoldcoin.com /olympicsSoccer2004.html (662 words)

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		Athens: Charles Bray took this picture of “The Zappeion Hall” According to History the Zappeion Hall was built by the national benefactor Evangelos Zappas and was inaugurated in October 1888, for the purpose of hosting important exhibitions and other events.
		During its history, it has developed into a multi-purpose centre, having served as the offices of the Greek Presidency of the European Union.
		The Doric columns of its facade, its imposing atrium, and the steps up to the main entrance stand out against the dark green of the pathways making the majesty of the building even more apparent.
	www.greatestcities.com /users/cbray5003/107486.html (120 words)

	Athens 2004 Olympic Games Accommodation - Residences, lodgings, Apartments, Houses,Rooms, Villas, Hotels, residence, ...
		Its foundations were laid in 1874 by the architect Fr.
		Boulanger and it was completed through a grant from Evangelos Zappas under the supervision of Konstandinos Zappas.
		A space for exhibitions, international conferences and ceremonies, such as the entry of our country into the EEC, and more recently the headquarters of the bid for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
	www.etravel.gr /accommodation/athens.htm (506 words)

	Juegos olímpicos - La vuelta de las Olimpiadas - Historia del Atletismo - Copacabana Runners
		El plan era tener los juegos cada 4 años en la ciudad de Pyrgos, pero no hay información sobre este los juegos y los historiadores creyeron que ellos nunca sucedieron.
		Otra tentativa más acertada fue hecha por el griego Evangelos Zappas con los Juegos Olímpicos Zappianos.
		Cuatro ediciones sucedió en los años de 1859, 1870, 1875 y 1889 con dinero premiando todos los ganadores.
	www.copacabanarunners.net /esphistvolta.html (282 words)

	Ιrini Sarioglou
		In May 2004 my PhD thesis entitled ‘Turkish Policy towards Greek Education in Istanbul, 1923-1974 – Secondary Education and Cultural Identity’ was published in English by the Hellenic Literary and Historical Archive.
		Thereafter, I started research on a study entitled “Zappeion School for Girls – the Life and Works of Konstandinos and Evangelos Zappas, during the late Ottoman period”.
		I currently teach contemporary Turkish history at the newly established department of Turkish Studies at Athens University.
	www.isarioglou.gr /CVEN.htm (221 words)

	Olympics go home again - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - August 12, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Coubertin — an avid admirer of ancient Greek ideals — lobbied for years to stir interest in reviving the games.
		Earlier attempts had already sputtered, including 17th century games in England and a series of 19th century meets in Greece called the Zappas Games after founder Evangelos Zappas, whose head is entombed in the Zappeion villa in Athens.
		The rest of his remains were sent to his adopted home in Romania.
	www.washtimes.com /national/20040812-125916-6288r.htm (1046 words)

	surefish.co.uk: news - Olympic Games in Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Greek municipality of Letrini planned to revive the games in the town of Pyrgos, although no evidence remains that this actually happened.
		Wealthy Greek landowner Evangelos Zappas succeeded in reviving the games in Greece, with a mixture of athletics and agricultural and industrial competitions.
		These 'Zappian Games' were held four times, in 1859, 1870, 1875 and 1889.
	surefish.co.uk /news/features/050804_olympic_games_links.htm (447 words)

	ekathimerini.com \| Historic Athens site goes organic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In the 19th century, Evangelos Zappas envisioned a revival of the Olympic Games in conjunction with an exhibition of Greek agricultural and industrial products and the arts.
		“This was the time of the London Exhibition of 1851 and Zappas was quite aware of what was happening abroad,” Rousseas explained.
		He built the Zappeion Hall and its landscaped surrounding area bounded by the Acropolis, the still unrestored Panathenaic Stadium, what was then the Royal Palace (now Parliament House) and the Royal (now National) Gardens.
	www.ekathimerini.com /4dcgi/_w_articles_civ_1002042_27/05/2005_56815 (1075 words)

	Athens Photos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Zappeion Hall was built by the national benefactor Evangelos Zappas and was inaugurated in October 1888, for the purpose of hosting important exhibitions and other events.
		During its history, it has developed into a multi-purpose centre, having served as the offices of the Greek Presidency of the European Union.
		It was also the place where Greece’s accession to the European Economic Community was signed, on 29 May 1979.
	www.chem.uoa.gr /Location/AthensMap/AM_Zappion.htm (106 words)

	surefish.co.uk: news - Olympic Games in Links
		The Greek municipality of Letrini planned to revive the games in the town of Pyrgos, although no evidence remains that this actually happened.
		Wealthy Greek landowner Evangelos Zappas succeeded in reviving the games in Greece, with a mixture of athletics and agricultural and industrial competitions.
		These 'Zappian Games' were held four times, in 1859, 1870, 1875 and 1889.
	www.surefish.co.uk /news/features/2004/050804_olympic_games_links.htm (441 words)

	ACSG Annual Conference: Social Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Changing facilities will be available for those who may feel like a dip in the sea.
		The Zappeion is not simply an impressive building surrounded by lovely gardens but also a vision that was conceived in 1856 by Constantine Zappas and Evangelos Zappas.
		The Zappas brothers firmly believed that the newly independent Greek nation needed to take its place among the nations of Europe.
	www.acsgconference.com /acsgconference/WebPages2005/SocialEvents.htm (529 words)

	The Mediadrome - Poems of the Week: The Olympics
		A wealthy Greek from Northern Greece, Evangelos Zappas, inspired by Alexandros Soutsos' idea of reviving the ancient Olympics Games, proposed that the Greek government finance the foundation of a Modern Olympics.
		So, he proposed to Zappas a mixed organization including both agricultural/industrial competition and athletic games, in order to amuse the people.
		In fact the industrial part in the Zappian Olympics was held regularly and got more attention and far more money than the athletics.
	www.themediadrome.com /content/articles/words_articles/poems_olympics.htm (2944 words)

	ekathimerini.com \| Historians query baron’s role in Olympics revival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Under a plain marble plaque in a colonnaded courtyard in the center of Athens lies the severed head of the little-known man who some historians believe was really responsible for reviving the modern Olympics.
		founding the IOC in 1894, fighting for circulating the Games across continents, unlike Zappas and Penny Brookes who kept their Games at the same place.”
		Both historians insist they are not interested in diminishing the role of the baron but that Olympic history needs revision.
	www.ekathimerini.com /4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_4716941_27/02/2004_40046 (880 words)

	Greek News - The Olympic Games in Antiquity
		They were preceded by Evangelos Zappas in 1859.
		It was Zappas who refurbished the ancient Panathenian stadium that was used for the Olympic Games of 1870, 1870, 1896, 1906 and 2004.
		He also paid for the building of the first indoor Olympic arena.
	www.greeknewsonline.com /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=5064 (156 words)

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		A wealthy Greek from Northern Grece, Evangelos Zappas, inspired by Alexandros Soutsos' idea of reviving the ancient Olympics Games, proposed to the Greek government to finance the foundation of Modern Olympics.
		According to Rangaves' opinion, modern Olympic Games should have focused on agricultural and industrial progress, not on athletics.
		So, he proposed to Zappas a mixed organisation including both agricultural/industrial competition and athletic games, in order to amuse the people.
	sunsite.informatik.rwth-aachen.de /olympics/revival/zappian_games.html (679 words)

	Media Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Zappeion Megaron (or Mansion) is one of the finest buildings in Athens.
		It is named after Evangelos Zappas, a national benefactor who financed its construction and was the first Greek to envision the return of the Olympic Games to Greece.
		During the first Olympics of the modern era, in 1896 in Athens, the Zappeion served as the venue for the fencing contest, while it was also used as the first "Olympic Village", during the "middle" Olympic Games of 1906.
	www.greekembassy.org.au /show.aspx?subj=media&article=04033102 (413 words)

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