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Alexander Argyropoulos

1883 – 1962

Greek agricultural engineer, diplomat, and philatelist

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Lived 1883 – 1962 (aged 78–79). Alexander Argyropoulos was a Greek agricultural engineer, philatelist and diplomat.

right|frameless Alexander G. Argyropoulos (1883–1962) was a Greek ambassador. Born in London, he was the son of the Greek ambassador to the United Kingdom. He trained as an agricultural engineer. In his spare time he was a noted philatelist. From 1952 to 1956, he was Greek Ambassador to Italy.

Philately Argyropoulos was largely responsible for the Greek section of the Kohl Briefmarken-Handbuch. He was joint-editor of Philotelia from 1953 and an early member of the Hellenic Philotelic Society as well as a member of the Royal Philatelic Society London. He was added to the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1954. He won the Grand Prix International for most outstanding exhibit in the Class of Honour at the STOCKHOLMIA 55 stamp exhibition for his display of the first Greek stamps.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1962
Occupation
Agricultural engineer, philatelist, diplomat
Nationality
Awards
Roll of Distinguished Philatelists

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alexander Argyropoulos's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Argyropoulos?

Greek agricultural engineer, diplomat, and philatelist (1884–1962)

When was Alexander Argyropoulos born?

Alexander Argyropoulos was born on 13 October 1883 in London.

When did Alexander Argyropoulos die?

Alexander Argyropoulos died in 1962.

What was Alexander Argyropoulos's occupation?

Alexander Argyropoulos was an agricultural engineer, philatelist and diplomat.

What nationality was Alexander Argyropoulos?

Alexander Argyropoulos was Greek.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Argyropoulos

· Wikidata: Q18109762

· DBpedia: Alexander Argyropoulos

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