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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
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
Georges Charpak (1924–2010) – French-Armenian Physicist and Nobel Prize Laureate
Georges Charpak (Ժորժ Շառփաք, 1924–2010) was a French-Armenian physicist whose groundbreaking work in particle detection earned him the 1992 Nobel Prize in Physics. Renowned for
Missak Manouchian (1906–1944) – Armenian Hero of the French Resistance
Missak Manouchian (Միսաք Մանուշյան, 1906–1944) was an Armenian poet, intellectual, and resistance fighter in France during the Second World War. As leader of the Manouchian
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Smbat Shahaziz (1840–1908) – Armenian Poet, Educator, and Public Figure
Smbat Shahaziz (Սմբատ Շահազիզ, 1840–1908) was an Armenian poet, educator, and public figure of the late 19th century, known for his patriotic poetry, educational work,
Calouste Gulbenkian: Armenian Oil Pioneer and Philanthropist
Calouste Gulbenkian (23 March 1869 – 20 July 1955), known as “Mr. Five Percent”, was an influential Armenian businessman, oil magnate, and philanthropist whose life
Ervand Kochar (1899-1979)
Artist and sculptor Ervand Kochar’s (1899-1979) heritage is one of the most interesting phenomena of the 20th century Modern Art. In Paris (1923-1936) he created
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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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.
