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Mesrop Mashtots: Guardian of the Armenian Identity Through Letters and Faith
Few figures in Armenian history carry the depth of reverence and cultural weight as Mesrop Mashtots. Born in the 4th century, he wasn’t just the

Roustam Raza: Armenian-Born Bodyguard of Napoleon
Roustam Raza (1783–1845), also known simply as Roustam, was an Armenian-born bodyguard and close attendant of Napoleon Bonaparte, whose remarkable life journey took him from

Ashot II the Iron – King of Armenia 914-929
Defender of the Armenian Crown Ashot II, known by the epithet Yerkat (Երկաթ) meaning “the Iron,” was the King of Armenia from 914 to 929,

Serj Tankian: Vocal Powerhouse, Activist, and Armenian Icon
Serj Tankian, born on August 21, 1967, in Beirut, Lebanon, is a globally renowned Armenian-American musician, composer, poet, and activist. Best known as the lead
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Knarik Avakian
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:April 26, 1968, Yerevan, Armenia EDUCATION:1975-1985 Eghishe Charents High School (No. 67) with English bias, Yerevan1985-1990 Yerevan State University, Department of

LEO – ARAKEL BABAKHANIAN
LEO (ARAKEL BABAKHANIAN) (Shushi 1860 – Yerevan 1935) Received patchy education, but read very widely; soon he started writing historical and political articles. LEO Wrote

William Saroyan (1908-1981)
William Saroyan (born Aug. 31, 1908, Fresno, Calif., U.S. — died May 18, 1981, Fresno) was an Armenian-American writer and dramatist. Saroyan was the largely
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Roustam Raza: Armenian-Born Bodyguard of Napoleon
Roustam Raza (1783–1845), also known simply as Roustam, was an Armenian-born bodyguard and close attendant of Napoleon Bonaparte, whose remarkable life journey took him from

Sparapet Vardan Mamikonian
Sparapet Vardan Mamikonian (388–451 CE) stands as one of the most revered figures in Armenian history, celebrated for his courageous leadership, unwavering dedication to the

Mizizios (Mezezius): Armenian Noble and Byzantine Usurper
Mizizios, known in Armenian as Մժէժ, was a notable figure of Armenian descent who briefly held the Byzantine throne in Sicily between 668 and 669

Narses: Legendary General of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire with Armenian Roots
Narses the Eunuch (478–573 AD), born in Armenia, became one of the most distinguished generals and statesmen of the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Justinian I.