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About Aristotle Onassis
Aristotle Onassis was a Greek shipping magnate and one of the wealthiest men in the world during the mid-20th century. Born in 1906 in Smyrna, Ottoman Empire (modern-day Izmir, Turkey), he later moved to Argentina before establishing his shipping empire. Onassis was known for his business acumen, which enabled him to build a vast fleet of oil tankers and commercial vessels. He was also famous for his extravagant lifestyle, relationships with prominent figures, and turbulent personal life.
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