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Count Mikhail Loris-Melikov
Count Mikhail Loris-Melikov – Միքայել Լորիս-Մելիքյան (1824-1888) – Russian-Armenian statesman, General of the Cavalry, and Adjutant General of H. I. M. Retinue. Loris-Melikov is the
Khachatur Abovian: The Father of Modern Armenian Literature and a Progressive Intellectual
A pioneering figure who significantly influenced the trajectory of Armenian literature and intellectual thought, Khachatur Abovian, often heralded as the “father of modern Armenian literature,”
Kirk Kerkorian: The Visionary Philanthropist of Armenian Heritage
Kirk Kerkorian, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, transformed industries and gave back to his Armenian roots. His impact on both business and Armenia continues to inspire generations.
Prince Valerian Grigoryevich Madatov
(Ռոստոմ Մադաթյան, Rostom Madatyan) Prince Valerian Grigoryevich Madatov, originally named Rostom Madatyan, was born in 1782 in the village of Avetaranots, located in the historical
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Khachatur Abovian: The Father of Modern Armenian Literature and a Progressive Intellectual
A pioneering figure who significantly influenced the trajectory of Armenian literature and intellectual thought, Khachatur Abovian, often heralded as the “father of modern Armenian literature,”
Koryun
Koryun (Կորյուն) was an Armenian historian who lived in Armenia during the 5th century AD. He received his early education under Mesrob Mashtots and continued
Mkhitar Sebastatsi (Mekhitar of Sebaste)
Mkhitar Sebastatsi: A Visionary Armenian Educator and Founder of the Mekhitarists Mkhitar Sebastatsi, also known as Mekhitar of Sebaste, was a prominent Armenian theologian, scholar,
Hakob Meghapart
Hakob Meghapart (Jacob the Sinner, Armenian: Հակոբ Մեղապարտ) whose birth and death dates remain unknown, was a pioneering Armenian printer and the founding figure of
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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.
Prince Valerian Grigoryevich Madatov
(Ռոստոմ Մադաթյան, Rostom Madatyan) Prince Valerian Grigoryevich Madatov, originally named Rostom Madatyan, was born in 1782 in the village of Avetaranots, located in the historical
Garegin Ter-Harutyunyan – Nzhdeh
Garegin Ter-Harutyunyan – Nzhdeh was an Armenian statesman and military strategist NZHDEH, General GAREGIN (G. Ter-Harutiunian) (Nakhichevan 1886 – Siberia 1957) Joined the Dashnak party
