About Dikran Chökürian
Lived 1884 – 1915 (aged 30–31). Dikran Chökürian was a Turkish writer, public figure, teacher and journalist.
Dikran Chögürian (Տիգրան Չէօկիւրեան, 1884, Gümüşhane, Ottoman Empire – 1915) was an ethnic Armenian writer and teacher, editor of the journal Vostan (Ոստան) and a victim of the Armenian genocide.
Life
He graduated from the Berberian College of Constantinople (now Istanbul) in 1907 and then worked as a teacher in Armenian schools. Chogurian became known in 1910 with the publication of a collection of short stories entitled Voices from the Homeland (Հայրենի Ձայներ). In 1914 he published his most important work, the novel The Monastery (Վանքը), dedicated to the power and victory of civilization and freedom. He was arrested and killed in 1915 among a number of Armenian intellectuals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dikran Chökürian?
Armenian writer (1884-1915)
When was Dikran Chökürian born?
Dikran Chökürian was born in 1884 in Gümüşhane.
When did Dikran Chökürian die?
Dikran Chökürian died in 1915 in Ayaş.
What was Dikran Chökürian's occupation?
Dikran Chökürian was a writer, public figure, teacher and journalist.
What nationality was Dikran Chökürian?
Dikran Chökürian was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dikran Chökürian. https://biography.guide/dikran-chokurian/
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