Armenian Fedayee Murad of Sebastia

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Title

Armenian Fedayee Murad of Sebastia

Image Description and Historical Context

Seated portrait of Murad of Sebastia (Sebastatsi Murad), an Armenian freedom fighter and fedayee leader. He is dressed in a military-style uniform, with boots and a buttoned jacket, exuding a strong and composed presence. His right hand is tucked inside his coat in a Napoleonic pose, a style often associated with leadership and determination. The decorative border around the image gives it a formal, commemorative feel. Murad was a key figure in the Armenian national liberation movement, actively resisting Ottoman oppression in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Original Printed Text

Front:
Մուրատ (Murad)

Back:
Printed text (left side, Armenian):
Սեբաստացի Մուրատ. Պատմական ֆետայի
Sebastatsi Murad. Patmakan fedayi
(Murad of Sebastia. Historical Fedayee)

Sender's Annotations

"Thanks for the slide show.
Here's one for your collection –
MURAD – ARMENIAN FREEDOM FIGHTER
Margret"

Postal Information

Postmark: Providence, RI, USA, 1979
Addressed to: Ken Weinstein, 12 Armstrong Ave, R.I.

Citation

“Armenian Fedayee Murad of Sebastia,” Armenian Philatelic, accessed April 29, 2025, https://www.armphil.com/items/show/38.

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