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Leonidas Kestekides | |
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| Born | Leonidas Kestekides 1876 |
| Died | 1948 (aged 71–72) New York City, US |
| Nationality | Greek American |
| Occupation | Confectioner |
| Known for | Founder, Confiserie Leonidas, philanthropist |
| Spouse | Jeanne Emelia Teerlinck (1912–1954) |
| Website | www |
Leonidas Kestekides (1876–1948) (Greek: Λεωνίδας Κεστεκίδης) was an Ottoman empire-born Greek chocolate manufacturer, founder of the internationally famous Leonidas company in Belgium.[1][2] The company's primary focus is pralines (chocolate shells with soft fillings), but they also sell marzipan, solid chocolates, and other confectionery.
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