Joseph Emin

Joseph Emin (Armenian: Յովսէփ Էմին, Hovsep Emin) (August 2, 1726 - August 2, 1809, Calcutta), was a prominent figure of the Armenian national liberation movement who travelled to various European countries and Russia in order to secure support for the liberation of Armenia from Persia and the Ottoman Empire. He married Thangoom-Khatoon (1748 - 14 September 1843) in 1776, whose grave lies next to his.

Personal facts

Joseph Emin
Alias (AKA)Hoseph
Birth dateAugust 02, 1726
Birth place
Iran , Hamedan
Nationality
Armenians
Date of deathAugust 02, 1809
Place of death
India , Kolkata
Resting place
India , Kolkata
Known for
Armenian national liberation movement

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