Leonidas Kestekides
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. The company's primary focus is pralines (chocolate shells with soft fillings), but they also sell marzipan, solid chocolates, and other confectionery.