Naum Faiq

Naum Elias Yaqub Palakh (February 1868 – February 5, 1930), better known as Naum Faiq (Syriac: ܢܥܘܡ ܦܐܝܩ, Naˁum Fayëq) was one of the founding fathers of modern Assyrian nationalism during the early 20th century. He was a teacher and writer throughout his life. A Syriac Orthodox Christian, he emphasized the importance of unity among Assyrians and encouraged his community to depart from "tribal mentality."

Personal facts

Naum Faiq
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1868
Birth place
Ottoman Empire , Diyarbakır
Date of deathFebruary 05, 1930
Place of death
New Jersey , United States

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  1. http://www.cavemanart.com/osroene/turkoassyrian.htm