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Krikor Of Jerusalem
Krikor is a Western Armenian given name, equivalent to Eastern Armenian given name Grigor and the English equivalent Gregory and its variants in different languages. A diminutive of the name is Koko. Notable people with the name include: Religion *Gregory of Narek (951–1003), or Krikor Naregatsi, Armenian monk, poet, mystical philosopher, theologian and saint of the Armenian Apostolic Church ;Catholicoi *Gregory the Illuminator, patron saint and first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church *Gregory II the Martyrophile, Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church (1066-1105) *Gregory IV the Young (1173–1193) *Gregory V of Cilicia (1193–1194) *Gregory VI of Cilicia (1194–1203) * Gregory VII of Cilicia (1293–1307) *Gregory VIII of Cilicia (1411–1418) *Gregory IX of Cilicia (1439–1446) *Gregory X (1443–1465) *Gregory XI (1536–1545) *Gregory XII (1576–1590) ;Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem *Krikor Yetesattzi of Jerusalem (669–696) *Patriarch Krikor of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Armenian
Western Armenian ( Classical spelling: , ) is one of the two standardized forms of Modern Armenian, the other being Eastern Armenian. It is based mainly on the Istanbul Armenian dialect, as opposed to Eastern Armenian, which is mainly based on the Yerevan Armenian dialect. Until the early 20th century, various Western Armenian dialects were also spoken in the Ottoman Empire, especially in the eastern regions historically populated by Armenians known as Western Armenia. The spoken or dialectal varieties of Western Armenian currently in use include Homshetsi, spoken by the Hemshin peoples; the dialects of Armenians of Kessab, Latakia and Jisr al-Shughur of Syria, Anjar of Lebanon, and Istanbul and Vakıflı, of Turkey (part of the "Sueidia" dialect). Sasun and Mush dialect is also spoken in modern-day Armenia villages such as Bazmaberd and Sasnashen. The Cilician dialect is also spoken in Cyprus, where it is taught in Armenian schools (Nareg), and is the first language of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krikor Agopian
Krikor Agopian is a Canadian-Armenian painter. Career As a youth educated in Canada, he took courses on commercial, fashion, industrial, and furniture design. His designs earned him an acceptance at Concordia University as an applicant for an electronic engineering degree. After a design course in his major, Agopian was offered an individual exhibition, a rare event for first-year students. On witnessing his work, his professor urged him to switch to fine arts.Krikor "Agopian, Master of Fragments, Tamer of the Whole", Hania Jurdak, Cedar Wings magazine, page 34, May 8, 1999 Academic formation * Studio 5316, Montreal, Quebec, Canada * Washington School of Fine Arts, Seattle, Washington, United States * Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Professor * Beirut School Of Fine Arts 1972–73, 1978–80 * Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts 1977-81 * Institute of Fine Arts The Institute of Fine Arts (IFA) of New York University is dedicated to graduate teaching and ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirkor Kirkorov
Kirkor Kirkorov ( bg, Киркор Киркоров; born March 4, 1968, as Krikor Kirkorian) is a retired boxer from Bulgaria, who competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he was defeated in the first round of the Men's Featherweight Division (– 57 kg) by Germany's eventual gold medalist Andreas Tews. Kirkorov also competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics, reaching the third round before falling to South Korea's Lee Jae-Hyuk. He won the world title in his weight division in 1991, after having claimed the silver medal two years earlier in Moscow. He is of Armenian Armenian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Armenia, a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia * Armenians, the national people of Armenia, or people of Armenian descent ** Armenian Diaspora, Armenian communities across the ... descent. References * 1968 births Living people Bulgarian male boxers Featherweight boxers Boxers at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krikor Zohrab
Krikor Zohrab ( hy, Գրիգոր Զոհրապ; 26 June 1861 – 1915) was an influential Armenian writer, politician, and lawyer from Constantinople (now Istanbul). At the onset of the Armenian genocide he was arrested by the Turkish government and sent to appear before a military court in Diyarbakır. En route, at a locality called Karaköprü or Şeytanderesi on the outskirts of Urfa, he was murdered by a band of known brigands under the leadership of Çerkez Ahmet, Halil and Nazım some time between 15 July and 20 July 1915 Kévorkian, Raymond H.R. P. Yervant P‛erdahdjian: événements et faits observés à constantinople par le vicariat [patriarcal(1914-1916)">atriarcal">R. P. Yervant P‛erdahdjian: événements et faits observés à constantinople par le vicariat [patriarcal(1914-1916)" ''Revue d'histoire arménienne contemporaine'' 1 (1995), p. 254. Life Zohrab was born into a wealthy family in Beşiktaş, Constantinople on 26 June 1861. His early education was completed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krikor Peshtimaldjian
Krikor Peshtimaldjian ( hy, Գրիգոր Փեշտիմալջյան, Born Constantinople, Ottoman Turkey 1778 - died Constantinople, Ottoman Turkey January, 1839) was a prominent ethnic Armenian Armenian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Armenia, a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia * Armenians, the national people of Armenia, or people of Armenian descent ** Armenian Diaspora, Armenian communities across the ... philosopher, educator, translator, and linguist. He was a key figure in the Armenian reawakening and reformist movement in the 19th century. References 1778 births 1839 deaths Armenian-language writers Philosophers from the Ottoman Empire Educators from the Ottoman Empire Ethnic Armenian translators Armenians from the Ottoman Empire 19th-century writers from the Ottoman Empire Writers from Istanbul Logicians 19th-century philosophers 19th-century male writers {{Armenia-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Connors
Krekor Ohanian (August 15, 1925 – January 26, 2017), known professionally as Mike Connors, was an American actor best known for playing private detective Joe Mannix in the CBS television series ''Mannix'' from 1967 to 1975, a role which earned him a Golden Globe Award in 1970, the first of six straight nominations, as well as four consecutive Emmy nominations from 1970 to 1973. He starred in the short-lived series ''Tightrope!'' (1959–1960) and ''Today's FBI'' (1981–1982). Connors' acting career spanned six decades. In addition to his work on television, he appeared in numerous films, including ''Sudden Fear'' (1952), ''Good Neighbor Sam'' (1964), '' Situation Hopeless... But Not Serious'' (1965), ''Stagecoach'' (1966), ''Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die'' (1966), and ''Too Scared to Scream'' (1985), which he also produced. Early life Connors was born Krekor Ohanian, Jr. ( hy, Գրիգոր Օհանեան), on August 15, 1925, in Fresno, California, to Armenian parents Kreko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krikor Odian
Krikor Odian ( hy, Գրիգոր Օտեան, December 9, 1834, Constantinople (now Istanbul), Ottoman Empire - August 6, 1887, Paris, France) was an Ottoman Armenian jurist, politician, and writer. He was a key figure in the establishment of the Armenian National Constitution and the Ottoman constitution of 1876. He was the uncle of the famed Armenian playwright and writer Yervant Odian Yervant Odian ( hy, Երուանդ Օտեան or Երվանդ Օտյան; 19 September 1869 – 1926) was an Ottoman Armenian satirist, journalist and playwright. He is regarded as one of the most influential Armenian satirists, along with his .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Odian, Krikor Ethnic Armenian politicians 19th-century Armenian writers Politicians from Istanbul Armenians from the Ottoman Empire 1834 births 1887 deaths Burials at Père Lachaise Cemetery Jurists from the Ottoman Empire Ethnic Armenian lawyers 19th-century writers from the Ottoman Empire Politicians of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krikor Mekhitarian
Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian ( hy, Գրիգոր Սևակ Մխիթարեան; born 15 November 1986) is a Brazilian chess grandmaster, streamer, and the current Director of Portuguese Content for Chess.com. He is a two-time Brazilian Chess Champion. Early life Born to a Brazilian mother and a Lebanese father, both of Armenian descent, he learned to play chess aged seven. Career Mekhitarian achieved his Grandmaster title within the space of eight months, securing his first norm at the 26th Brazilian Championships held in 2009, tying for third place with a score of 7.5/11. His second norm came with an eighth-place finish and a 6/9 score in the La Laguna tournament held in April 2010. His final GM norm came in June 2010, with a 9th-place finish in the International Chess Festival Eforie, held in Romania where he scored 8/11. He took part in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament C Group 2013 finishing in 4th place with 8/13. Important political fact At the 2016 Chess Olympics held in Baku, Az ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krikor Kalfayan
Krikor Proff Kalfayan ( hy, Գրիգոր Քալֆայան; 1873–1949) was am Armenian writer, lecturer, musician, and musicologist. Life Of Armenian descent, Krikor Kalfayan was born in Bursa, Ottoman Empire in 1873. His father was an architect. Krikor Kalfayan attained his primary education at the local Armenian school. He eventually moved to Constantinople where he continued his education at the prestigious Getronagan Lyceum. Kalfayan was admitted to the Schola Cantorum in Paris, France where he was taught by renowned music teacher and composer Charles Bordes and Vincent d'Indy. Upon completion of his studies, he lectured on Armenian music in both France and England. In 1905, he published a magazine called ''Kroonk'' and contributed to the ''Revue Artistique Armenienne'' in both French and Armenian. In 1907 he was admitted to the Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique in Paris. Krikor Kalfayan is an author of over 150 musical compositions. His compositions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krikor Beledian
Krikor Beledian ( hy, Գրիգոր Պըլտեան, born Beirut, 1945) is a prolific Armenian poet, novelist, and literary critic living in France. After graduating from the Armenian Lyceum Nshan Palandjian of Beirut, he moved to Paris in 1967, where he studied philosophy at the Sorbonne. He has written dozens of volumes of poetry, novels, essays and critical works. Beledian lives in Paris and taught for many years at the INALCO (''Institut national de langues et civilisations orientales''), as well as the Catholic University of Lyon The Catholic University of Lyon (''Université Catholique de Lyon''), or the Lyon Catholic University also known as the Catholic Institute of Lyon (''Institut catholique de Lyon''), is a private university based in Lyon, France. History The Cat .... Beledian's work has been published in Lebanon, Armenia, France, and in the United States. Some of his essays have been published in journals and book chapters in English. Selected works * ''Հակա ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krikor Balyan
The Balyan family ( hy, Պալեաններ; tr, Balyan ailesi or ''Palyan ailesi'') was a prominent Armenian family in the Ottoman Empire consisting of court architects in the service of Ottoman sultans and other members of the Ottoman dynasty during the 18th and 19th centuries. For five generations, they designed and constructed numerous major buildings in the Ottoman Empire, including palaces, mansions, konaks, kiosks, yalis, mosques, churches, and various public buildings, mostly in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). Ancestors Bali the Mason Bali or Balen the Mason ( tr, Meremmetçi Bali Kalfa or ''Meremmetçi Balen Kalfa''), a masonry craftsman from the Belen village of Karaman in central Anatolia, was the founder of the dynasty. He moved to Istanbul, where he learned of an Armenian palace architect of Sultan Mehmed IV (1648–1687), whom he met and replaced, being Armenian himself. When Bali died in 1725, his son Magar took his place as architect at the sulta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krikor Azaryan
Krikor Stepan Azaryan ( bg, Крикор Степан Азарян) (15 March 1934 – 14 December 2009) was a Bulgarian director. A Bulgarian Armenian, Azaryan was born in Plovdiv. He graduated from what is today the Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia in 1966 and was a post-graduate student in Moscow and Saint Petersburg (then Leningrad) in the Soviet Union. He spent most of his career as a theatre director at the Theatre of the Bulgarian Army, though he has also worked for the Plovdiv Theatre, the National Theatre, the Satire Theatre and Theatre Sofia, as well as theatres in Moscow and Bitola. He has directed plays by Anton Chekhov, William Shakespeare, Nikolai Gogol, Nikolay Haytov, etc. After spending 30 years as a professor of acting at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, Azaryan left the academy to join New Bulgarian University New Bulgarian University ( bg, Нов български университет, also known and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
