Prince Valerian Grigoryevich Madatov
(Ռոստոմ Մադաթյան, Rostom Madatyan) Prince Valerian Grigoryevich Madatov, originally named Rostom Madatyan, was born in 1782 in the village of Avetaranots, located in the historical
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(Ռոստոմ Մադաթյան, Rostom Madatyan) Prince Valerian Grigoryevich Madatov, originally named Rostom Madatyan, was born in 1782 in the village of Avetaranots, located in the historical
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.
Introduction Komitas Vardapet, originally Soghomon Soghomonian, remains an illustrious figure in Armenian music and culture. His role as a composer, ethnomusicologist, conductor, and teacher established
Aram Khachaturian (Արամ Խաչատրյան, Aram Ilyich Khachaturian, 1903-1978), an iconic figure in both Armenian and global music, stands as one of the most celebrated composers
Mkhitar Sebastatsi: A Visionary Armenian Educator and Founder of the Mekhitarists Mkhitar Sebastatsi, also known as Mekhitar of Sebaste, was a prominent Armenian theologian, scholar,
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
Calouste Gulbenkian (23 March 1869 – 20 July 1955), known as “Mr. Five Percent”, was an influential Armenian businessman, oil magnate, and philanthropist whose life
Hovsep Pushman (Յովսէփ Փուշման May 9, 1877 – February 13, 1966) was an American artist of Armenian background. He was known for his contemplative still
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,
Jivan Gasparyan – Master of duduk, Armenian musician and composer, People’s Artist of Armenia October 12, 1928 – July 6, 2021 Jivan Gasparyan (Djivan Gasparyan),
Charles Aznavour – legendary French-Armenian singer, lyricist, actor and diplomat. Charles Aznavour (Shahnour Vaghinag Aznavourian) was born in Paris on May 22, 1924 to Armenian
Vazgen Manoukyan (Manukyan) – was born on February 13, 1946 in Gyumri (Leninakan).Mr. Manoukyan graduated with a degree in mathematics from Yerevan State University in 1967. He