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Unveiling of Averoff Statue
- When
- April 5, 1896
- Where
- outside the Panathenaic Stadium
A statue honoring George Averoff was unveiled outside the Panathenaic Stadium on April 5, 1896, as a tribute to his financial support.
George Averoff had been requested by the Greek government to sponsor the second refurbishment of the Panathenaic Stadium. As a tribute to his generosity, a statue of Averoff was constructed and unveiled on April 5, 1896, outside the stadium, just one day before the official opening ceremonies of the Games.
Sources
- 1896 Summer Olympics Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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