The Varvakeio High School (Greek: Πρότυπο Γυμνάσιο & ΓΕ.Λ. Βαρβακείου Σχολής) is a public Greek junior high school and high school located in Psychiko. It was founded by Ioannis Varvakis, who donated a big part of his fortune to the state, in order to build a public, fee-less high school. The realization of Varvakis' dream came true after his death as the building was opened in 1860, initially across from the present-day Varvakios Agora (central market).[1] Badly damaged in the civil war, the original Panagis Kalkos-designed building was demolished in 1955 or 1956.[2] The school moved several times before settling on its current location in Psychiko in 1983. Originally all-male, the school became co-ed in 1979.

Varvakeio High School
The Varvakeio school in 1867
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TypePublic Model (Πρότυπο) High School
Established1860
FounderIoannis Varvakis

Notable alumni

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The Varvakeio High School has produced, over the years, notable alumni in varied fields. Some of them include:

Arts and literature

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Economics and politics

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Science

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Other

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ 150 χρόνια Βαρβάκειο (Varvakeio, 150 years of history), Varvakeion Idryma
  2. ^ Athens. Greek Ministry of Culture Direction of Antiquities. 1990. ISBN 978-960-214-951-5. the Varvakeion School (P. Kalkos, 1857, demolished in 1956)
  3. ^ Interview of Theodoros Pangalos, Varvakeio Alumni Association, www.varvakio.gr/
  4. ^ Curriculum Vitae, Dimitris Papadimoulis, www.papadimoulis.gr
  5. ^ Nikolaos Vettas CV, www.aueb.gr
  6. ^ 150 χρόνια Βαρβάκειο (Varvakeio, 150 years of history), Varvakeion Idryma
  7. ^ Spandagos, E., 2008. =Χρίστος Παπακυριακόπουλος / ο ερημίτης του Πρίνστον. 1st ed. Athens: Aithra.
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