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Gevorg V: Catholicos of All Armenians
Gevorg V was the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church during one of the most difficult and decisive periods in Armenian history. Serving as
Movses Silikyan: Armenian General of the Battle of Sardarapat
Movses Silikyan was one of the key Armenian military commanders who played an important role during the critical battles of May 1918. At a time
Patrick Devedjian (1944–2020) – French-Armenian Politician and Lawyer
Patrick Devedjian (Պատրիկ Դեւէճեան, 1944–2020) was a French-Armenian lawyer and politician, remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the French right in the
Viktor Hambardzumyan (1908-1996)
Viktor Hamazasp Hambardzumyan (Վիկտոր Համբարձումյան) was a world-renowned Armenian scientist, astronomer, and astrophysicist, recognized as one of the founders of theoretical astrophysics. His groundbreaking contributions
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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.
Avetik Isahakyan (1875-1957)
Avetik Isahakyan – Born on October 19 (31), 1875, in Kazarapat, near Gyumri (Leninakan) and died on October 17, 1957 in Yerevan. Isahakyan began his
LEO – ARAKEL BABAKHANIAN
LEO (ARAKEL BABAKHANIAN) (Shushi 1860 – Yerevan 1935) Received patchy education, but read very widely; soon he started writing historical and political articles. LEO Wrote
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
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Movses Silikyan: Armenian General of the Battle of Sardarapat
Movses Silikyan was one of the key Armenian military commanders who played an important role during the critical battles of May 1918. At a time
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
