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Gulbenkian

/ ɡʊlˈbɛŋkɪən /

noun

  1. GulbenkianCalouste Sarkis18691955MBritishTurkishBUSINESS: industrialistPHILANTHROPY: philanthropist 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. GulbenkianNubar Sarkis18961972MBritishBUSINESS: industrialistPOLITICS: diplomatPHILANTHROPY: philanthropist his son, Nubar Sarkis (ˈnuːbɑː ˈsɑːkɪz). 1896–1972, British industrialist, diplomat, and philanthropist


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