A Life Lived Across Continents: A Global Microhistory of Marcara Avachintz, an Armenian Director of Compagnie des Indes Orientales, 1666-1688
Alex and Marie Manoogian Hall, PAB 40 Marshal Baghramyan Ave, Yerevan, ArmeniaSebouh David Aslanian's Lecture This presentation explores the global life of Martin Marcara Avachintz, an Armenian gem merchant from New Julfa, Isfahan, who served as the first Director of Jean Baptist Colbert’s Compagnie des Indes Orientales in 1666. More specifically it examines the trial proceedings and lengthy legal briefs (factums or mémoires judiciares) produced in […]