7.1 Armenian Historical Figures (Historical)

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Artashes I

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The founder of Artashesian dynasty, he succeeded in unifying the Armenian lands and people into one Armenian-speaking state

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Ashot II (Yerkat) Bagratuni

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He reestablished Armenian independence after 200 years of Arab rule and founded the Armenian Kingdom

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Israel Ori

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Leader of national liberation (17-18 centuries), brought Armenia’s independence to the attention of international powers

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St. King Trdat

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The first Armenian king who saw the light and accepted Christianity, helped build Holy Etchmiadzin

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Hetum I

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King of the Cilician Armenian Kingdom, balancing the Crusaders with a policy of alliance and friendship with the Mongol leaders

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St. Mesrob Mashdots

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First a soldier, then a priest and scribe in the royal court, the founder of Armenian Alphabet, with Catholicos St. Sahag

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David Bek

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Leader of national liberation, led the Armenians of Artsakh and Zangezur in civilian self-defense against Persian and Ottoman oppression

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Khrimian Hayrig

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Catholicos, Patriarch of Constantinople, the author of “iron ladle” sermon, on Armenians’ right to self-defense

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Tigran the Great

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Ruler of the largest Armenian state. Remembered as a tolerant king

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Ruben I

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The founder of Armenian Cilician state

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St. Vartan Mamikonian

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St. Sahag’s grandson, he stood up for the Christian faith of his fathers. Tensions came to a tragic end at a battle on the field of Avarayr