Demetrios Vikelas

Demetrios Vikelas (also Demetrius Bikelas; Greek: Δημήτριος Βικέλας; 15 February 1835^[1] – 20 July 1908) was a Greek businessman and writer. He was the first President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), from 1894 to 1896.

His Excellency Demetrios Vikelas
Δημήτριος Βικέλας
1st President of the International Olympic Committee
In office 28 June 1894 – 10 April 1896
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Pierre de Coubertin
Personal details
Born	(1835-02-15)15 February 1835 Ermoupoli, Greece
Died	20 July 1908(1908-07-20) (aged 73) Athens, Greece
Spouse(s)	Kalliope Geralopoulou ​ ​ (m. 1866)​
Occupation	Businessman writer