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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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Raymond Damadian – Inventor of the First MRI Scanning Machine
Raymond Vahan Damadian (1936–2022) was an Armenian-American physician, medical practitioner, and inventor whose pioneering work revolutionized diagnostic medicine. Best known as the inventor of the
Sergei Parajanov (1924-1990)
Sergei Parajanov was an Armenian film director, artist and screenwriter who made significant contribution to world cinema with his films. Sergei Parajanov (Սերգեյ Փարաջանյան; Сергей
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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.
