EXHIBITION DEVOTED TO ARMENIAN DIPLOMAT OPENS IN ROMANIA

09.08.2005 03:36

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Yesterday an exhibition devoted to famous Armenian
Romanian merchant of 18-19th centuries, diplomat, political figure
Manuk bey Mirzayan opened in Bucharest City Museum, reported the Press
Service of the Armenian MFA. Manuk bey is a famous person in
Romania. His activities actively displayed during the Russian-Turkish
war in 1806-1912. He was awarded noble titles, state ranks on behalf
of the Russian and Ottoman Empires. Using his ties, Manuk bey played
an important role in the Russian-Turkish talks as a mediator and the
Russian-Turkish peace treaty was signed in his estate in 1812. The
Bucharest City Museum Director, Armenian Ambassador in Romania,
Romanian Senate member, Chairman of the Armenian Union of Romania and
others addressed the opening ceremony. The exhibition to last a year
presents documents of Manuk bey, handwritten documents, everyday life
items, as well as clothes and other things. The Museum has also
published a book about Manuk bey Mirzayan’s activities.