Ghevond Alishan

Born in Constantinople. From 1838 he was a member of the Mekhitarist Congregation of Venice. In 1830-32 he was educated at the V. Chalikhyan school in his native city, and then in 1832-41 at the Mekhitarist school in Venice. In 1841-50 and in 1859-61 he taught at the Raphaelian school in Venice and the Muratian school in Paris (inspector from 1848). 1849-51: editor of "Bazmavep". He died at San Lazzaro (St. Lazarus), Venice.