Constantinos Michael "Costas" Lemos (1910–1995) was a Greek billionaire shipping tycoon, who created the shipping company CM Lemos.
In 1969, Lemos was the wealthiest of the Greek shipowners, worth $750 million, with a fleet of 60 vessels.
By 1980, Lemos was the third largest shipowner in Greece. He later sold most of his vessels and moved into property, tourism and insurance.
In 1992, he resided in
Lausanne
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On his death in 1995, his son
Michael Lemos and his two daughters inherited £1.1 billion from their father.
See also
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Lemos family
The Lemos family is a prominent Greek ship owning family which has been involved in shipping since the 18th century. They originated from Kardamyli in Mani as the 'Lemaki' family. During this period Turkish soldiers had violated many local villag ...
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1910 births
1995 deaths
Greek billionaires
Greek businesspeople in shipping
Costas
People from Oinousses
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