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Vahan Papazian

1876 – 1973

Armenian politician

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About Vahan Papazian

Lived 1876 – 1973 (aged 96–97). Vahan Papazian was an Iranian, Turkish and Lebanese politician, diplomat, fedayeen and resistance fighter.

Vahan Papazian (; 1876–1973), also known by his pseudonym Goms (Կոմս) was an Armenian medical doctor, politician, political activist who was one of the leaders of the Armenian national liberation movement. He was the younger brother of Vrtanes Papazian.

He was born in Tabriz to parents from Van. Papazian became a leading Armenian figure in the Van region in 1903 and in 1908 was elected to the Ottoman parliament from the Van Vilayet. During the Armenian genocide, he managed to escape to the Caucasus.

From 1942 to 1945, he was a member of the Armenian National Council, established in Berlin with the support of Alfred Rosenberg.

Papazian was fielded by the ARF candidate for the Armenian Orthodox seat in the Metn constituency in the 1951 Lebanese general election. He was included in the pro-government Constitutional List. He obtained 10,186 votes (out of 22,904 votes cast in the constituency), and was defeated by Dikran Tosbath.

He died in Beirut.

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Important facts

Born
1876, Tabriz
Birth century
Died
1973, Beirut
Positions held
Member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Ottoman Empire
Also known as
Goms

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vahan Papazian?

Armenian politician

When was Vahan Papazian born?

Vahan Papazian was born in 1876 in Tabriz.

When did Vahan Papazian die?

Vahan Papazian died in 1973 in Beirut.

What was Vahan Papazian's occupation?

Vahan Papazian was a politician, diplomat, fedayeen and resistance fighter.

What nationality was Vahan Papazian?

Vahan Papazian was Iranian, Turkish and Lebanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vahan Papazian

· Wikidata: Q15265592

· DBpedia: Vahan Papazian

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