George S. Coumantaros
George S. Coumantaros | |
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| Born | George Stavros Coumantaros July 23, 1922 London, U.K. |
| Died | October 17, 2016 Athens, Greece |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | founder of Southern Star Shipping and Flour Mills of Nigeria |
| Spouse | Sophie Yannagas |
| Children | 1 son, 3 daughters, Flora, Maria Christina, John George, Eugenie |
| Parent(s) | Ioannis "John" Coumantaros Flora Nomikos |
George Stavros Coumantaros (July 23, 1922 – October 17, 2016) was a Greek businessman and yachtsman. He was the founder of Southern Star Shipping, a privately-owned international shipping company, and Flour Mills of Nigeria, a public company listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. He competed in, and won many yacht races, including the Bermuda Race. He was a Grand Archon of the Greek Orthodox Church.