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COMMANDER // 1876–1937

Christophor Araratov

major generalRussian Empire2 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1876 – 1937

188018901900191019201930World War I · 1914–1918 (1917–1918 U.S. combat role)Turkish–Armenian War · 1920Battle of Sardarabad — May 22, 1918 · Armenian National Council · World War IBattle of Kars — October 30, 1920 · Armenia · Turkish–Armenian War

Active service 1918–1920 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 42.

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Christophor Araratov, also known as Khachatur Araratian and Christapor Araratian, was an Armenian career officer of the Russian Imperial Army. He was promoted to the rank of Major General of the Armenian army during its fight for independence during and after World War I. Araratov participated in the 1918 battles of Sardarapat and Karakilisa against the Turkish invaders.

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Battles (2)

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