Yeghishe Ishkhanian
Yeghishe Ishkhanian | |
|---|---|
| First prime minister of Nagorno-Karabakh | |
| In office July 27, 1918 – February 20, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | Office Created |
| Succeeded by | Aslan Shahnazarian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1886 Shusha |
| Died | April 28, 1975 (aged 89) New York City |
| Nationality | Armenian |
Yeghishe Ishkhanian (Armenian: Եղիշե Իշխանյանը; January 1, 1886, Shusha – April 28, 1975) was a prominent Armenian politician and statesman, who held high offices in the Nagorno-Karabakh in the beginning of the 20th century. From July 27, 1918, to February 20, 1919, Ishkhanian headed the People's Government of Karabakh (subsequently renamed the Karabakh Council). Subsequently, he was elected to be vice-president of the National Council.