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CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN, Armenian-born Philanthropist

  • Birth

    Calouste Gulbenkian was born to a rich family of oil merchants
  • Refuge in Lisbon

    Escaping Nazi persecution, Gulbenkian fled from Paris and took refuge in Lisbon with his family
  • Death

    He died in Lisbon at the age of 86 years old.
  • Foundation

    Gulbenkian donated his wealth to the country that adopted him and created a foundation that funds the Arts and Education in Portugal and worldwide