gulbenkian
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| —n | |
| 1. | Calouste Sarkis (kæˈluːst ˈsɑːkɪz). 1869--1955, British industrialist, born in Turkey. He endowed the international Gulbenkian Foundation for the advancement of the arts, science, and education |
| 2. | his son, Nubar Sarkis (ˈnuːbɑː ˈsɑːkɪz). 1896--1972, British industrialist, diplomat, and philanthropist |
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