Eva Palmer-Sikelianos, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eva Palmer-Sikelianos

American scholar of Greece

Date of Birth: 09-Jan-1874

Place of Birth: Gramercy Park, New York, United States

Date of Death: 04-Jun-1952

Profession: actor, art historian, choreographer, wardrobe stylist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Evelina "Eva" Palmer-Sikelianos (Greek: ??a ???µe?-S??e??a???; January 9, 1874 – June 4, 1952) was an American woman notable for her study and promotion of Classical Greek culture, weaving, theater, choral dance and music.
Palmer's life and artistic endeavors intersected with numerous noteworthy artists throughout her life.
She was both inspired by or inspired the likes of dancers Isadora Duncan and Ted Shawn, the French literary great Colette, the poet and author Natalie Barney and the actress Sarah Bernhardt.
She would go on to marry Angelos Sikelianos, a Greek poet and playwright.
Together they organized a revival of the Delphic Festival in Delphi, Greece.
Embodied in these festivals of art, music and theater she hoped to promote a balanced sense of enlightenment that would further the goals of peace and harmony in Greece and beyond.