Constantine Goulimis
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Constantine Goulimis (1886–1963) was a lawyer and successful amateur botanist. He discovered several species of Greek plants.
, on 13 July 1886, and studied law in Athens, Paris, London, Rome and Berlin where he obtained his PhD. He practised law in Athens and was, for some time, legal advisor to the British Embassy in Athens (receiving the OBE
in 1962). In 1945 he was a member of the Greek delegation to San Francisco for the United Nations Conference on International Organization
that led to the formation of the United Nations
.
During the Second World War, when in South Africa, Goulimis became interested in botany
. Upon his return to Greece in 1945 and until his death on 20 May 1963, he visited many regions of Greece in search of plants. His collection of plants (herbarium
) is stored in The Goulandris Museum of Natural History
. He authored Wild Flowers of Greece, which was illustrated by Niki Goulandris
and several other texts.
He was the grandfather of Constantine Goulimis, founder of Greycon
and grandson of another Constantine Goulimis, who fought in the siege of Missolonghi during the Greek War of Independence
and later became a lawyer.
Education and career
Goulimis was born in AthensAthens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, on 13 July 1886, and studied law in Athens, Paris, London, Rome and Berlin where he obtained his PhD. He practised law in Athens and was, for some time, legal advisor to the British Embassy in Athens (receiving the OBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
in 1962). In 1945 he was a member of the Greek delegation to San Francisco for the United Nations Conference on International Organization
United Nations Conference on International Organization
The United Nations Conference on International Organization was a convention of delegates from 50 Allied nations that took place from 25 April 1945 to 26 June 1945 in San Francisco, California. At this convention, the delegates reviewed and rewrote the Dumbarton Oaks agreements...
that led to the formation of the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
.
During the Second World War, when in South Africa, Goulimis became interested in botany
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
. Upon his return to Greece in 1945 and until his death on 20 May 1963, he visited many regions of Greece in search of plants. His collection of plants (herbarium
Herbarium
In botany, a herbarium – sometimes known by the Anglicized term herbar – is a collection of preserved plant specimens. These specimens may be whole plants or plant parts: these will usually be in a dried form, mounted on a sheet, but depending upon the material may also be kept in...
) is stored in The Goulandris Museum of Natural History
The Goulandris Museum of Natural History
Goulandris Museum of Natural History in Athens was founded by Angelos Goulandris and Niki Goulandris in 1965 in order to promote interest in the natural sciences, to raise the awareness of the public, in general, and in particular to call its attention to the need to protect Greece's natural...
. He authored Wild Flowers of Greece, which was illustrated by Niki Goulandris
Niki Goulandris
Niki Goulandris is a Greek philanthropist and an accomplished botanical painter.She is currently vice-president of the Goulandris Natural History Museum and Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art, former deputy minister for Social Services , honorary deputy president of Hellenic Radio and Television ,...
and several other texts.
He was the grandfather of Constantine Goulimis, founder of Greycon
Greycon
Greycon Ltd is an information technology firm based in London, England developing software for scheduling and the cutting stock problem primarily for the paper, film and nonwovens industries. The company's solution for the cutting stock problem is responsible for savings equivalent to 0.5 – 1.5%...
and grandson of another Constantine Goulimis, who fought in the siege of Missolonghi during the Greek War of Independence
Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between...
and later became a lawyer.
Discoveries
Among the plants Goulimis discovered:- AnthyllisAnthyllisAnthyllis is a genus of plants in the family Fabaceae. This genus contains both herbaceous and shrubby species and is distributed in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The most widespread and familiar species is Kidney Vetch Anthyllis is a genus of plants in the family Fabaceae. This genus...
serpenticola - CampanulaCampanulaCampanula is one of several genera in the family Campanulaceae with the common name bellflower. It takes its name from their bell-shaped flowers—campanula is Latin for "little bell"....
goulimyi - CrocusCrocusCrocus is a genus in the iris family comprising about 80 species of perennials growing from corms. Many are cultivated for their flowers appearing in autumn, winter, or spring...
goulimyi - InulaInulaInula is a large genus of about 90 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe, Asia and Africa. The genus is thought by some to be paraphyletic, based on the study of the different phenolic compounds the various species have.They are mostly perennial herbs that vary...
serpentinica - LinariaLinariaLinaria is a genus of about 100 species of herbaceous annuals and perennials that was traditionally placed in the figwort family Scrophulariaceae. Due to new genetic research, it has now been placed in the vastly expanded family Plantaginaceae...
hellenica - LinumLinumLinum is a genus of approximately 200 species in the flowering plant family Linaceae, native to temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It includes the Common Flax Linum (flax) is a genus of approximately 200 species in the flowering plant family Linaceae, native to temperate and...
goulimyi - SileneSileneSilene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Common names include campion and catchfly....
goulimyi - Tulipa goulimyi