Raphael Patkanian

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Raphael Patkanian
Nor Nakhichevan, Russian Empire
Died3 September 1892(1892-09-03) (aged 61)
Pen nameKamar Katiba
Occupationpoet
NationalityArmenian
Patkanian's (left) and Mikayel Nalbandian's graves in Nor Nakhijevan

Raphael Patkanian (Armenian: Ռափայէլ Պատկանեան, also known as Kamar Katiba; 20 November 1830 – 3 September 1892) was one of the most popular Armenian poets.[1][2]

Biography

Patkanian was born in

Turkish Armenia
from Ottoman rule. Patkanian died in 1892, after forty-two years of his continuous activity, as a teacher, author, and editor. His hopes and ambitions can be seen in his works especially in the poem "Araqs" named after the river Araks.

References

  1. The Burning Tigris: The Armenian Genocide and America's Response - Page 101 by Peter Balakian
  2. ^ The Survey - Page 259 by Survey Associates

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