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Stavros Spyrou Niarchos (Greek: Σταύρος Σπύρου Νιάρχος, pronounced [ˈstavros ˈspiru 'ɲarxos]; 3 July 1909 – 15 April 1996) was a Greek billionaire shipping tycoon. Starting in 1952, he had the world's biggest supertankers built for his fleet.
Apr 18, 1996 · Stavros S. Niarchos, the shadowy Greek shipping magnate who spent much of his life battling his archrival Aristotle Onassis for supremacy on the high seas, in conspicuous consumption and at the...
Apr 16, 2024 · Stavros Niarchos, the great Greek benefactor, passed away on this day 25 years ago, leaving a foundation that continues his philanthropy.
Jul 3, 2018 · Stavros Niarchos: The Greek Shipping Tycoon and His Enduring Legacy. By Tasos Kokkinidis. July 3, 2018. Stavros Niarchos, 3 July 1909 – 16 April 1996, was a self-made businessman of immense wealth with an exceptional ability to make money.
By designating a significant part of his estate to establish SNF, Stavros S. Niarchos created an enduring means to enrich the lives of others worldwide. Stavros Niarchos left a legacy of working to improve people’s lives, and we have followed his vision since 1996. Discover our work at snf.org.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) is a private, international philanthropic organization, making grants to nonprofit organizations globally in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and sports, and social welfare.
Stavros Niarchos - bio - Greek Shipping Hall of Fame. Stavros S. Niarchos. 1909 – 1996. World’s largest tanker owner of the 1950s and 1960s. Founder of Hellenic Shipyards. World-famous art collector and race horse owner.
