Alexander Philadelpheus

Born in Athens to an old aristocratic family, Alexander Philadelpheus displayed an exceptional interest in the arts and literature from a very young age.

As an Ephor of Antiquities, he directed a number of important excavations in Greece, including Nicopolis, Corinth, Hermione, Mycenae and Athens amongst others.

As an artist, he produced a number of paintings and frescoes, found both in private collections as well as churches all over Greece.

As a writer, he produced poetry and literary work contributing greatly to the philosophical and cultural thought of his time.

His most renowned works include the book Monuments of Athens (Μνημεία Αθηνών), published in 1924 in Greek, English and French.