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Sarkis and Dirouhie Gulbenkian

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Countries: Armenia

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Parents of Caloust Gulbenkian. 'Mahtesi" is an honorific title, originally related to having made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

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Sarkis and Dirouhie Gulbenkian

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Armenian Church - English plaque

To the everlasting and pious memory of his beloved parents Mahtesi Sarkis and...

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