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John KirakosyanArmenian historian
Date of Birth: 06.05.1929
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Content:
- Armenian Historian and Scholar
- Education and Early Career
- Work in Government
- Academic Contributions
- 1971:"First World War and Western Armenians"
- 1978-1980:"Bourgeois Diplomacy and Armenia"
- Conclusion
Armenian Historian and Scholar
Dr. Jon Kirakosian is a renowned Armenian historian and academic specializing in modern and contemporary Armenian history, the Armenian Genocide, and the Armenian Question.
Education and Early Career
Kirakosian completed his undergraduate degree in International Relations from Yerevan State University. He went on to pursue postgraduate studies at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR. After successfully defending his dissertation on the Indian National Liberation Movement, he assumed various leadership roles in party organizations.
Work in Government
1960-1969:Served as Chairman of the State Committee of the Armenian SSR on Television and Radio Broadcasting.
1975-1985:Held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Armenian SSR.
Academic Contributions
Throughout his career, Kirakosian has authored numerous scholarly publications on Armenian history. His notable works include:
1971:"First World War and Western Armenians"
1972:"Armenia in Documents of International Diplomacy and Soviet Foreign Policy"
1978-1980:"Bourgeois Diplomacy and Armenia"
1982-1983:"Young Turks on Trial of History"1986:"A.K. Dzhivelegov and His Historical and Publicistic Legacy"
Legacy
Kirakosian's son, Arman Jonovich Kirakosian, also pursued a career in diplomacy and served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia from 1992 to 1993.
Conclusion
Dr. Jon Kirakosian's contributions to the study of Armenian history have been invaluable. His research and publications have illuminated the experiences and struggles of the Armenian people, deepening our understanding of modern Armenian history.
