Notable Romanians of Armenian Descent
Romanians of Armenian descent have been very active in Romanian political, cultural, academic and social life. Most worthy of mention would be His Holiness Vazgen I, Catholicos of Armenia, and Iacob Zadig, a general in the Romanian Army during World War I.
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