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Stefanos Pargas (1888-1938, pen name of Nikos Zelitas) was born and lived in Alexandria (Egypt). He was a member of the Nea Zoi literary society (and a member of the editorial board of the Nea Zoi journal) up to 1910. He was the co-founder and principal member of the journal Grammata (1911-1919, 1920-1921), which he published alone during the last two years, and owner of the Grammata publishing house (which had published works by Palamas, Voutyras, Mavilis, Myrtiotissa, Varnalis, etc.). Subsequently, he founded the journal Panegyptia (1926-1928, 1931-1938), which also published texts against the dictatorship of 4th August 1936 in Greece.

Kleon Paraschos (1894-1964) worked as a journalist for various newspapers. He was active as a poet, translator, distinguished literary critic, prose writer and travel novelist. He published in various literary journals, including Grammata and Nea Estia.

Dimitrios P. Pappoulias (1878-1932) was born in Athens (Greece). He studied Law at the University of Athens and continued his studies in Germany. He was elected professor of Civil Law at the University of Athens, becoming also University Rector. He authored studies in Law and was systematically involved in setting the organisational chart of the University. He was a member of the Athens Archaeological Society and of the Academy of Athens.

Amalia Pitaridi was C. P. Cavafy’s first cousin. Her mother, Maria Cavafy, was a sister of the poet’s father and was married to Emmanouil Pitaridis. Amalia married D. Pappos in 1884 and had a son with him. It seems that she and her sister Thaleia lived in Athens (Greece) after a certain period; they were visited there by Cavafy in 1901. Before that, they had lived in Egypt.

Georgios A. Papoutsakis was born in Egypt and spent most of his life in Alexandria. He worked for industrial companies and, from 1961 onwards, he settled in Athens (Greece). He published critical essays in newspapers and journals on the Modern Greek and French literatures. He was a friend of Cavafy and translated some of his poems into French (published in Paris in 1958). He died in 1967.

Takis K. Papatsonis (1895-1976) was born in Athens (Greece). He studied Law and Political Science at the University of Athens, and Economics in Geneva (Switzerland). He worked at the Ministry of Finance and participated in the boards of directors of the National Gallery, of the National Theatre etc. He received special awards, i.e. the knight badge of the Legion of Honour (1920) and the Greek State Poetry Prize (1963), and was selected in of the Academy of Athens in 1967. He published collections of poems and studies as well as articles in newspapers, and he was systematically involved in the translation of literature.

Emmanouil Papastefanou was a clergyman and, from his early childhood, a close friend of Nikos Kazantzakis, with whom he exchanged letters. He lived and worked in America.

Ioulia Papanoutsou (1900-1973) was born on the island of Syros (Greece) and was the wife of E. P. Papanoutsos. A self-taught painter, she made her first public appearance in 1950, at the exhibition of the “Stathmi” art group. Thereafter, she organised personal exhibitions and participated in many group exhibitions, both in Greece and abroad.

Evangelos P. Papanoutsos was born in 1900 and died in 1982. He studied in Greece, Germany and France. He is known as the reformer of the educational system of Greece, having served as Director General and Secretary General of the Ministry of Education. He wrote numerous books of philosophical, pedagogical, theological and psychological content.

Mitsos Papanikolaou (1900-1943) was born on the island of Hydra (Greece) but graduated from secondary school in Piraeus. He was a professional journalist, editor-in-chief of the Pedikos Astir and director of the Bouketo journals. He wrote poems and became known for his translations and literary criticism, working for various journals. His acquaintance and friendship with Napoleon Lapathiotis were catalytic. He died of a drug overdose after a period of absolute wretchedness.

Euvoulia Papalamprinou was C. P. Cavafy’s aunt, his mother’s sister. She lived in Istanbul (Turkey) and was married to Michael Papalambrino. She did not have any children.

Efthymis Papadimitriou (1895-1958) was a painter and an etcher. He was born in Athens (Greece). A student of Vasileios Chatzis, he worked as a sketcher for many Athenian newspapers and journals as well as for Egyptian ones during his stay in Egypt. He was also involved in book illustrating. He organised personal exhibitions and took part in many group exhibitions, both in Greece and abroad. He was a member of the “Art Group”. In 1958, he was elected professor of engraving at the Athens School of Fine Arts.

Asimakis I. Panselinos (1903-1984) was born on Mytilene (Lesbos, Greece), studied Law in Athens and worked as a lawyer. He was one of the most prominent scholars of the so-called “Generation of the 1930s”. He wrote poetry, essays and prose. He published in various journals, as a writer, essayist, critic and columnist. He participated in the National Resistance, and in 1950 was elected Member of Parliament for Lesbos.