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Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople

1868 – 1947

Armenian Patriarch

Presbyter Patriarch
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About Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople

Lived 1868 – 1947 (aged 78). Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople was a Turkish presbyter and patriarch.

Zaven Der Yeghiayan (Զաւէն Տէր Եղիայեան; 8 September 1868 in Mosul, Ottoman Iraq – 4 June 1947 in Baghdad, Iraq) was Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople in 1913–22. He was deported to Mosul during the Armenian genocide.

Life Zaven Der-Yeghiayan received his primary education in Baghdad and continued his studies at the Armash Theological Seminary. He became bishop and then prelate for Diyarbakir. He became patriarch of Constantinople in 1913.

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Important facts

Born
8 September 1868, Mosul
Birth century
19th century
Died
4 June 1947, Baghdad
Occupation
Presbyter, patriarch
Nationality
Ottoman Empire
Positions held
Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople, Director
Employers
Melkonian Educational Institute
Also known as
Zaven Der Yeghiayan, Patriarch Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople?

Armenian Patriarch (1868-1947)

When was Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople born?

Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople was born on 8 September 1868 in Mosul.

When did Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople die?

Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople died on 4 June 1947 in Baghdad.

What was Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople's occupation?

Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople was a presbyter and patriarch.

What nationality was Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople?

Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Zaven I Der Yeghiayan of Constantinople

· Wikidata: Q166920

· DBpedia: Zaven I Der Yeghiayan

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