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Paris Heruni: Visionary Scientist
Paris Heruni (1933–2008) was an Armenian scientist, engineer, inventor, and author whose groundbreaking contributions spanned multiple disciplines. Born in Yerevan, Heruni’s insatiable curiosity and intellect
Vasak Siwni: A Controversial Figure in Armenian History
Vasak Siwni (or Syuni) was a prominent Armenian noble and the marzban (governor) of the eastern territories of Greater Armenia under Persian Sassanian rule during
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
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
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Movses Khorenatsi
Movses Khorenatsi (Khorenatzi) (Armenian: Մովսես Խորենացի) was an Armenian historian who lived in Armenia during the 5th century AD. He was an author of the
Aram Khachaturian: A Legendary Composer of the 20th Century
Aram Khachaturian (Արամ Խաչատրյան, Aram Ilyich Khachaturian, 1903-1978), an iconic figure in both Armenian and global music, stands as one of the most celebrated composers
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,”
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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.
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
