Hovhannes Kajaznuni
Hovhannes Kajaznuni (Kachaznuni) (Akhaltsikhe 1868 – ?Yerevan 1938) His family originated from Erzerum. Attended Russian and German universities, studying architecture and mining engineering. Settled in
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Hovhannes Kajaznuni (Kachaznuni) (Akhaltsikhe 1868 – ?Yerevan 1938) His family originated from Erzerum. Attended Russian and German universities, studying architecture and mining engineering. Settled in
Hamazasp Ohandjanian – Hamo (Akhalkalak 1873 – Cairo 1947) Elementary schooling locally; sent to Russian school in Tiflis in 1883. Thence to Moscow, to study
Avetis Aharonian ( Igdir 1866 – Marseilles 1948 ) Educated at Gevorgian seminary, Echmiadzin. Taught 1886-96, mainly in Igdir. Became active member of Dashnak party.
Arshak Djamalian (Yelizavetpol (Gandja) 1882 – Paris 1940) Educated locally and at Echmiadzin seminary. Joined Dashnak party. Took part in Armeno–Tatar conflict; jailed for 7
Aram Manukian (Manoukian, 1879–1919) was a visionary leader and a cornerstone figure in the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia. Born in the village
Andranik Ozanian – General Andranik (25 February 1865 – 31 August 1927) was an Armenian military commander and leader. Andranik Ozanian was born on 25 February
Count Mikhail Loris-Melikov – Միքայել Լորիս-Մելիքյան (1824-1888) – Russian-Armenian statesman, General of the Cavalry, and Adjutant General of H. I. M. Retinue. Loris-Melikov is the
Ivan (Hovhannes) Baghramyan (1897 – 1982), was a Soviet military commander and Marshal of the Soviet Union of Armenian origin. Hovhannes Baghramyan (Hovhannes Khachaturi Baghramyan)
Hamazasp Khachaturovich Babadjanyan – was born on February 18, 1906 and died on November 1, 1977. He was born in the family of an Armenian
Drastamat Kanayan Dro (Igdir 1884 – Boston 1956) Educated Yerevan Gymnasium. Attended military school. Joined Dashnak party. Very active in 1903-1905; with others assassinated Prince
LEO (ARAKEL BABAKHANIAN) (Shushi 1860 – Yerevan 1935) Received patchy education, but read very widely; soon he started writing historical and political articles. LEO Wrote
An Armenian woman on the Islamic throne El-Salih-Ayyoub died (in 1249) in the arms of his Armenian wife, who immediately took charge of the military