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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
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
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
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Hakob Hovnatanyan – Master of Armenian Portraiture
Hakob Hovnatanyan (1806–1881) is one of the most celebrated Armenian painters, widely known as the “Raphael of Tiflis” for his exceptional talent in portraiture. Born
Sayat Nova: The Armenian Poet and Musician Who Shaped Caucasian Culture
Sayat Nova, the renowned Armenian poet and musician, profoundly influenced the cultural landscape of the Caucasus. His work transcended ethnic and linguistic boundaries, blending Armenian, Georgian, and Persian traditions into a unique artistic vision that continues to inspire today.
Verjine Svazlian
Verjine Svazlian, ethnographer and folklorist, was born in 1934 in Alexandria (Egypt) in the family of the writer and public man Karnik Svazlian, himself an eye-witness
Hrant Dink
Hrant Dink was a Turkish-Armenian intellectual, editor-in-chief of Agos, journalist and columnist. Hrant Dink – was born on September 15, 1954 and died on January
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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.
