Michael Tositsas

Michael Tositsas (Greek: Μιχαήλ Τοσίτσας) was a national benefactor from Ottoman Greece.

His acquaintance with Egypt's Prince Regent Mohammed Ali resulted in the Prince taking high esteem in him and appointing him his personal advisor as well as at the helm of the first state bank, the head of the Nile Riverboat company and administrator of his land.

His charitable work was not limited to Alexandria but was equally important in Athens, Thessaloniki and his birthplace Metsovo.

In his will he left vast amounts for aid for the poor and the support of hospitals, churches and schools.

His younger brother, Theodore, who also became very wealthy in Egypt, returned to Greece after the liberation from the Ottomans and donated the largest part of his wealth to foundations.