(Greek High School of Dusseldorf, Germany)

Abstract: The present study is about the history of the powerful, patriarchal family of the industry owners Altinalmazis. It refers to the origin of their name and the first references to members of the family, during the Greek Revolution of 1821, mainly in Adrianople. It records the Altinalmazis, who excelled in the city’s economic, political, cultural and philanthropic life during the 19th century until the early 20th century.

After the Asia Minor catastrophe, in 1922, the Altinalmazis are recorded, as refugees, to transfer their action and businesses to New Orestiada and especially to Alexandroupoli. Their high educational and economic level, their important charities and businesses and their service as mayors and powerful political factors of the area, during the critical political and historical events of their time are documented.

It ends to the latest reference to the name of Altinalmazis, since no known descendant of the family is now alive in Alexandroupoli, where they mostly lived.