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Armenian Genocide

Inflicted by the Turkish government on the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire, 1915-18 and 1920-3, with one and a half million victims. However it is a sensitive issue, with the numbers dis...

Event, Tragedy, Armenia, Turkey

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George V of Armenia

Chief bishop and spiritual leader of Armenia's national church, 1911-30.

Person, Religion, Armenia

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Caloust Sarkis Gulbenkian

Born in what is now Istanbul. His father was already in the business of oil import/export and Calouste became immensely wealthy in this field. Took a degree at Kings College, London and here, 1892...

Person, Politics & Administration, Armenia

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Sarkis and Dirouhie Gulbenkian

Parents of Caloust Gulbenkian. 'Mahtesi" is an honorific title, originally related to having made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Group, Friend / family, Armenia

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Manservant brought to London from Ottoman Smyrna by his employer, Daniel Edwards, a dealer in coffee and other goods from the east. Rosée is variously described as being Armenian or from Sicily. Ro...

Person, Commerce, Armenia, Italy