Simon Vratsian

ModernPoliticianArmenia1882 — 1969

Last PM of the First Republic of Armenia.

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Quick Facts

Born

1882

Died

1969

Country

Armenia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)61

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score52.0

Simon Vratsian — Complete Timeline

1920 AD

Appointment as last Prime Minister of the First RepublicPolitical Action

Vratsian became the last Prime Minister of the First Republic of Armenia on November 23, 1920, during the final weeks of independence. He led the government during the Turkish-Armenian War and the subsequent Soviet invasion.

GovernmentEnd of IndependenceWar

Impact: nationaldestructive

1921 AD

Declaration of the February UprisingPolitical Action◆ Major

Vratsian led the February Uprising against Soviet rule in Armenia in February 1921, briefly re-establishing an independent government in Yerevan. The rebellion was crushed by the Red Army in April 1921, forcing Vratsian into exile.

UprisingAnti-SovietExile

Impact: nationalconstructive

Leadership of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation in exilePolitical Action◆ Major

After the failure of the February Uprising, Vratsian became a leading figure of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnak) in the diaspora, organizing political activities and humanitarian aid for Armenian refugees.

DiasporaPolitical LeadershipRefugee Aid

Impact: regionalconstructive

1969 AD

Death in exile in the United StatesOther

Vratsian died in Los Angeles on May 21, 1969, after decades of exile. He remained active in Armenian diaspora politics and wrote extensively on Armenian history.

ExileDeathDiaspora

tragic