Simon of Sina
Simon Georg Sina Freiherr von Hodos und Kisdia (born August 15, 1810 in Vienna ; † April 15, 1876 ibid), the son of Georg Simon Freiherr von Sina , was also a famous Austrian banker and entrepreneur. He studied philosophy and astronomy.
Life
He donated a large part of the family's fortune to the construction of educational institutions, such as the new building of the University of Vienna (started posthumously) and the Budapest Academy , as well as the establishment of the Athens Academy and the Athens Observatory . The Athens Cathedral and the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Vienna have also been donated by Sina (and his father).
In Carnival 1858 which was Hellenes Polka Op.203 by Johann Strauss Jr. premiered at Vienna's Palais Sina.
His name is the Sinawarte, a lookout point on the Hohen Lindkogel in the Vienna Woods , which he had built in 1856.
The Sinas crater of the moon was named after him.
literature
- Constantin von Wurzbach : Sina, Simon Georg (jun.) . In: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich . 34th part. Imperial and Royal Court and State Printing Office, Vienna 1877, pp. 356–358 ( digitized version ).
- MD Peyfuss : Sina zu Hodos and Kizdia Simon Georg Frh. Von. In: Austrian Biographical Lexicon 1815–1950 (ÖBL). Volume 12, Verlag der Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna 2001–2005, ISBN 3-7001-3580-7 , p. 291.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Austrian Tourist Club ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , accessed March 27, 2009.
Web links
- Simon von Sina in the Vienna History Wiki of the City of Vienna
- Entry on Simon von Sina in the Austria Forum (in the AEIOU Austria Lexicon ) with an incorrect date of birth
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Konstantinos Schinas |
Greek envoy to Prussia 1858–1864 |
vacant |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Sina, Simon from |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sina, Simon Georg Freiherr von |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Greco-Austrian philosopher and patron |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 15, 1810 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vienna |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 15, 1876 |
| Place of death | Vienna |