Harutiun Alpiar Explained

Harutiun Alpiar
Birth Date:July 12, 1864
Death Date:April 5, 1919
Birth Place:Smyrna, Ottoman Empire
Occupation:Journalist

Harutiun Alpiar (Armenian: Յարութիւն Ալբիար; July 12, 1864 in Smyrna, Ottoman Empire - April 5, 1919) was an Ottoman Armenian journalist and humorous writer.[1]

He used the pseudonyms Chrysanthemum and Radames. He received his education in Constantinople. He lived in Italy, France, and Egypt, where he edited the magazine Paros.[2] He has written satirical novels and was the author of "Fantazio"(1913) which was a collection of his works. A large part of his work is still scattered in magazines.

Notes and References

  1. Book: [[Teotig]] Teotores, Lapcinchiyan. Ամէնուն Տարեցոյցը. Everyone's Yearbook.. 1907. V. &. H. Der Nersesian Publishers. Constantinople. Armenian.
  2. Web site: Harutyun Alpiar. Anunner.com. 22 September 2012. Armenian.