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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
Vazgen Sargsyan
Biography of Vazgen Sargsyan – Sparapet A significant figure in modern Armenian history, under whose leadership Armenia strengthened its state institutions and armed forces. Vazgen
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
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Hakob Meghapart
Hakob Meghapart (Jacob the Sinner, Armenian: Հակոբ Մեղապարտ) whose birth and death dates remain unknown, was a pioneering Armenian printer and the founding figure of
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,
Shirvanzade – Alexander Movsesyan
Alexander Shirvanzade (1858–1935), born Alexander Movsesyan, remains one of the most revered figures in Armenian literature, celebrated for his profound social realism and ability to
Jivan Gasparyan
Jivan Gasparyan – Master of duduk, Armenian musician and composer, People’s Artist of Armenia October 12, 1928 – July 6, 2021 Jivan Gasparyan (Djivan Gasparyan),
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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.
