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Vahan (given Name)
Vahan ( hy, Վահան) is a given name. A common name variation of this name is Vaan (russian: Ваан). People with the given name Vahan include: *Vahan (Byzantine commander) (died 636), Eastern Roman Byzantine commander of Armenian origin * Vahan Chamlian (1926–2022), American-Armenian businessman and philanthropist * Vahan Gevorgyan (born 1981), Polish Armenian footballer * Vahan Hovhannisyan (born 1956), Armenian politician * Vahan Janjigian, American-Armenian financial strategist and editor (''Forbes inc.'') *Vahan Kurkjian (1863–1961), Syrian-born Armenian author and historian wrote authored ''History of Armenia'' *Vahan Malezian (1871–1966), Armenian writer, poet, translator and social activist * Vahan Mamikonian (440/445–503/510), Armenian nobleman *Vahan Mardirossian (born 1975), Armenian conductor and pianist *Vahan Shirvanian (1925–2013), American Armenian cartoonist *Vahan Tekeyan (1863–1961), pan-Armenian poet and activist *Vahan Terian (1875–1920), Armen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahan Mardirossian
Vahan Mardirossian (born 26 May 1975, in Yerevan) is an Armenian pianist and conductor. Life Settled in Paris in 1993, Mardirossian entered the Conservatoire de Paris in Jacques Rouvier's piano class, and was also admitted in Jean Mouillère's chamber music class. In 1996, he was awarded the first prize for piano. On 16 January 2013, he performed with Mourad Amirkhanian, Dana Ciocarlie and Karine Babajanyan, at salle Gaveau in Paris.'' Cedi Infos'' n°47, October 2012, http://www.cedifrance.com/infos/infos.htm Discography * Franz Schubert: sonata Op. posth. 120 D.664, impromptus Op. 90 D. 899, Wanderer - Fantasy Op. 15 D. 760 (2001) (Diapason d'Or) * - Work for piano : passacaille, 2 studies, sonata No 1, 5 preludes, sonata No 2 (2002) * Johannes Brahms - Sonatas for piano and violin (with Marina Chiche) (2003) * Piano Transcription: Johann Sebastian Bach transcribed by Franz Liszt, Ferruccio Busoni, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Alexander Ziloti... (2004) * Georg Friedrich Haende ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriel Vahanian
Gabriel Vahanian (in Armenian Գաբրիէլ Վահանեան; 24 January 1927 – 30 August 2012) was a French Protestant Christian theologian who was most remembered for his pioneering work in the theology of the "death of God" movement within academic circles in the 1960s, and who taught for 26 years in the U.S. before finishing a prestigious career in Strasbourg, France. Education and career Vahanian was born Gabriel Antoine Vahanian in Marseille, France, to a family of refugees of the Armenian genocide. He received his French baccalaureate (baccalauréat) in 1945 from the Lycee of Valence in France and then graduated from the Protestant Faculty of Theology in Paris, his master's degree in Theology in 1950 from Princeton Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. in 1958, also from PTS. His dissertation was entitled "Protestantism and the Arts". He then served on the faculty of Syracuse University for 26 years. At Syracuse he held thEliphalet Remington chair in Religion from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahan (other) , of Armenian origin meaning "shield"
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Vahan may refer to: * Vahana, a Sanskrit word meaning "vehicle", more specifically "a vehicle of consciousness" * volkswagen derived from sanskrit root "Lokvahan" * Vahan, Armenia, a town * Vahan, Iran, a village in Hamadan Province, Iran * VAHAN (firearm), an Armenian manufactured assault rifle * Vahan (given name) Vahan ( hy, Վահան) is a given name. A common name variation of this name is Vaan (russian: Ваан). People with the given name Vahan include: *Vahan (Byzantine commander) (died 636), Eastern Roman Byzantine commander of Armenian origin * Vah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahan Totovents
Vahan Hovhannesi Totovents ( hy, Վահան Հովհաննեսի Թոթովենց; September 1, 1889 – July 18, 1938) was an Armenian writer, poet and public activist. Biography Vahan Totovents was born on July 17, 1893 in the town of Mezre (now Elazığ) in the vilayet of Kharberd. He graduated from the Kharberd National Central School in 1907; among his teachers were the authors Tlgadintsi and Rupen Zartarian. He left for Constantinople in 1908. In 1909 he went to Paris, and then to New York. In 1912 he began his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied literature, history and philosophy. During World War I, he served as a secretary to Andranik Ozanian and participated in the battles of Erzurum and Van. He then worked with poet Hovhannes Tumanyan to organized humanitarian relief for survivors of the Armenain genocide. In 1917–1918 he edited the Tiflis-based newspaper ''Hayastan''. In 1920 he left Armenia and traveled across Southern Europe. Totovent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahan Terian
Vahan Terian (; February 9, 1885 – January 7, 1920) was an Armenian poet, lyrist and public activist. He is known for his sorrowful, romantic poems, the most famous of which are still read and sung in their musical versions. Biography Terian was born in the Gandza village (განძანი) of Javakheti region of Georgia (then in Russian Empire). Schooled in Tiflis, he then studied at the Lazarian College in Moscow, where he was exposed to symbolism and joined the Russian Social Democrats. He was jailed by Czarist police for his political activity. He is mostly known for his poems dedicated to autumn and love. That's why Teryan is known as "Singer of Autumn" in Literature. He published his first book of poems, "Dreams at Dusk", in 1908, which made him an immediate sensation, Hovhannes Tumanian calling him the most original lyric poet of his age. He later published "Night Remembrance", "The Golden Legend", "The Return", "The Golden Link", "In the Land of Nairi" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahan Tekeyan
Vahan Tekeyan ( hy, Վահան Թէքէեան (January 21, 1878, Constantinople - April 4, 1945, Cairo) was an Armenian poet and public activist. In his lifetime he was the most famous poet of the Armenian diaspora, and he remains a significant symbol of Armenian identity and cultural heritage. Early life and education Born in the Ortaköy district of Constantinople, Tekeyan attended primary education in that neighborhood. He attended the Nersisyan School, the Berberian School, and Getronagan Armenian High School. Career Beginning in 1896, he worked as trading official, a job that involved a good deal of travel in Europe. He worked for a time as a newspaper editor in Beirut and, later, in Cairo. He also worked as a teacher and became involved in political and social activism. In addition, he began to write and publish poetry. His first collection of poems, ''The Wonders'', was published in Paris in 1901. From his base in Cairo, he wrote frequently for Armenian periodicals in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahan Shirvanian
Vahan Shirvanian (February 10, 1925, Hackensack, New Jersey – January 30, 2013, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey) was an American cartoonist, best known for his comic strip ''No Comment''. He received the National Cartoonist Society The National Cartoonists Society (NCS) is an organization of professional cartoonists in the United States. It presents the National Cartoonists Society Awards. The Society was born in 1946 when groups of cartoonists got together to entertain the ... Gag Cartoon Award in 1959 for his work. References External links Vahan Shirvanian on Lambiek's Comiclopedia. (Commercial site) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahan Mamikonian
Vahan Mamikonian ( hy, Վահան Մամիկոնյան) (440/445503/510) was an Armenian nobleman from the Mamikonian family. In 481 he rebelled against the Sasanian Empire that controlled the eastern part of Armenia known as Persian Armenia. He was appointed as ''marzban'' (governor) of Persian Armenia in 485 and remained in that post until his death around 503-510. Background From 387 the kingdom of Armenia was divided into two zones of influence, Byzantine Armenia and Persian Armenia. In 428 the last Arsacid Armenian monarch, Artaxias IV, was deposed by his overlord Bahram V at the request of the Armenian ''nakharars'', thus starting the Marzpanate period in Persian Armenia. Very quickly, the Armenians were disillusioned: in 449, Yazdegerd II ordered the nobility to convert to Zoroastrianism. The Armenians revolted under the leadership of Vardan Mamikonian, but were defeated on 2 June 451 (or May 26) at the battle of Avarayr; most ''nakharars'' who participated in the revolt were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahan (Byzantine Commander)
Vahan ( hy, Վահան) was a Byzantine military leader of Armenian origin. He was probably killed shortly after the Battle of Yarmuk in 636. Vahan, an Armenian who had been the garrison commander of Emesa and served as '' magister militum per Orientem'' during the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628, was the overall field commander at the Yarmuk. While Vahan and part of his forces avoided destruction in the battle itself, they were pursued and killed by the Arab The Arabs (singular: Arab; singular ar, عَرَبِيٌّ, DIN 31635: , , plural ar, عَرَب, DIN 31635: , Arabic pronunciation: ), also known as the Arab people, are an ethnic group mainly inhabiting the Arab world in Western Asia, ... mobile guard during their subsequent retreat to Damascus, although other accounts state that a disgraced Vahan may have retired to a monastery in Sinai. Arab sources emphasise the "noble and righteous conduct" of Vahan compared to other Roman commanders. Claims that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahan Malezian
Vahan Malezian ( hy, Վահան Մալեզեան, in Sulina, Romania - 1966 in Nice, France) was an 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 ... writer, translator, poet, and social activist. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Malezian, Vahan People from Sulina 1871 births 1966 deaths Romanian people of Armenian descent 19th-century male writers 20th-century male writers Date of death missing Romanian emigrants to France ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahan Kurkjian
Vahan M. Kurkjian ( hy, Վահան Մ. Քուրքջյան; 1863–1961) was an Armenian author, historian, teacher, and community leader. In 1904, in Cairo, he published the Armenian newspaper ''Loussaper'' (''The Morning Star''), in the pages of which he and other intellectuals called for a national union for the Armenian people. The idea eventually materialized in the form of the Armenian General Benevolent Union. In 1907 he emigrated to the United States and studied law at Boston University. Two years later, also in Boston Boston (), officially the City of Boston, is the state capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the cultural and financial center of the New England region of the United States. It is the 24th- mo ..., he founded the first American chapter of the Armenian General Benevolent Union. From its inception he was inseparably identified with that organization, serving as its executive director until his re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
