1. A millionaire in Lisbon
Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian
A millionaire in Lisbon

2. Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian was born on 23rd March, 1869, into a proeminent Armenian family.

3. Dirouhie and Sarkis Gulbenkian, parents of Calouste Gulbenkian

4. He graduated in engineering in London

5. Gulbenkian married Nevarte Essayan in 1892
Gulbenkian married Nevarte Essayan in They had two children: Nubar and Rita.

6. He started his oil operation business in 1895

7. Calouste took British citizenship in 1902

8. Calouste’s home in Paris, where he kept most of his art

11. In April 1942 he came to Portugal, a neutral country during World War II

12. He lived at the Hotel Aviz, Lisbon, for thirteen years

13. Calouste Gulbenkian and his family in 1952 at the 60th anniversary of his wedding.

14. He died, in a suite at the luxurious Aviz Hotel, on 20 July 1955, aged 86.

15. He was a generous philanthropist.
He supported many charities.
He avoided public recognition whenever possible.

16. After the death of Calouste Gulbenkian, in 1956, according to his will, the Foundation was created.

17. The purpose of the Gulbenkian Foundation is to raise the quality of life. Through arts, charity, science and education.

18. The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation awards individual scholarships, especially for advanced training, and supports projects in several areas.

19. Interior of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

20. Gulbenkian Park, Lisbon

21. Calouste Gulbenkian Planetarium, Lisbon

22. Gulbenkian bust at the Calouste Gulbenkian School in Braga, Portugal

23. Calouste Gulbenkian left an important legacy to our country and to humanity

24. Calouste Gulbenkian Library in Jerusalem

25. St. Sarkis Armenian Church, in Kensington, which Gulbenkian financed

26. Calouste Gulbenkian School in Yerevan, Armenia

27. A bust of Calouste Gulbenkian on Calouste Gulbenkian Street in Yerevan, Armenia