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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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Arno Babajanian: The Voice of Armenian Music
Arno Babajanyan (1921–1983) remains a towering figure in Armenian music, celebrated for his remarkable talent as a composer and pianist. Born in Yerevan, Babajanyan displayed
Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour – legendary French-Armenian singer, lyricist, actor and diplomat. Charles Aznavour (Shahnour Vaghinag Aznavourian) was born in Paris on May 22, 1924 to Armenian
Eric Bogosian
Biography of Eric Bogosian (Actor) Eric Bogosian was born April 24, 1953 and raised in Woburn, MA. He graduated from Oberlin College. The author of
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
