About Shavarsh Krissian
Lived 1886 – 1915 (aged 29). Shavarsh Krissian was a Turkish journalist, writer, teacher, athlete and publisher, known for Marmnamarz.
Life
Of Armenian descent, Shavarsh Krissian was born in the Beşiktaş district of Constantinople on 22 July 1886. He studied at the local Makruhyan Armenian school and continued his education at the prestigious Reteos Berberian school in the Üsküdar district. He later studied and graduated from the Robert College. In 1905 Krissian continued his education in London and the Lycée Janson de Sailly in Paris. The Marmnamarz was a monthly periodical that provided the necessary information regarding sports events, news, and the results of competitions. The magazine also published photographs of various Armenian athletes throughout the world. The prison guards viewed the gymnastic exercises with suspicion and severity. Shavarsh Krissian was eventually rounded up and killed in the outskirts of Ankara.
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Who was Shavarsh Krissian?
Armenian writer (1886-1915)
When was Shavarsh Krissian born?
Shavarsh Krissian was born on 22 July 1886 in Istanbul.
When did Shavarsh Krissian die?
Shavarsh Krissian died on 15 August 1915 in Ayaş.
What was Shavarsh Krissian's occupation?
Shavarsh Krissian was a journalist, writer, teacher, athlete and publisher.
What was Shavarsh Krissian known for?
Shavarsh Krissian was known for Marmnamarz.
What nationality was Shavarsh Krissian?
Shavarsh Krissian was Turkish.
Sources & further reading
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