Ilias Lalaounis
Ilias Lalaounis | |
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Ilias Lalaounis in 1990 | |
| Born | 4 October 1920 |
| Died | 30 December 2013 (aged 93) Athens, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Alma mater | University of Athens |
| Occupation | Jeweler |
| Spouse | Lila Altitzoglou |
| Children | 4 daughters |
Ilias Lalaounis (4 October 1920 − 30 December 2013) was a pioneer of Greek jewelry and an internationally renowned goldsmith. He is especially known for his collections inspired by Greek history. In 1990 he became the only jeweler ever to be inducted into the Académie des Beaux-Arts.