Tanos
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| Tanos Xanthis | |
| Born: | 1888 |
| Death: | |
| Birth Location: | Kastelorizo |
| Father: | |
| Mother: | |
| Children: | Anastasio |
| Grandchildren: | Pat, Carla(Great-granddaughter) |
| Education: | |
| Position: | |
| Employer: | Xanthis Mediterranean Lines |
| Home: | Venice |
| Ties: | Caliope |
Tanos's family originates from Kastelorizo, Greece, where they owned several businesses until being deported in the early 20th century.
Tanos made a small fortune smuggling goods in the Mediterranean during WWI then settled down in Venice to set up Xanthis Mediterranean Lines and marry, Caliope, a 16 year old bride from his native island.