Grigorios Maraslis


Grigorios Maraslis was an official of the Russian Empire and long-time mayor of Odessa of Greek origin. A noted philanthropist, he sponsored many buildings and educational institutions both in Odessa and in various cities in Greece and for the Greek communities of the Ottoman Empire. He was awarded Order of the Cross of Takovo and Order of Prince Danilo I.
neighborhood of Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey. Built in the Ottoman era and funded by Grigorios Maraslis, it is not in use today