Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian (/ kæˈluːst ɡʊlˈbɛŋkiən /, Western Armenian: Գալուստ Սարգիս Կիւլպէնկեան, romanized: Kalousd Sarkis Giulbêngean; [a] 23 March 1869 – 20 July 1955), was an Ottoman -born British Armenian businessman and philanthropist.

Jan 23, 2025 · The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation was created in 1956 and aims to improve people's lives through art, charity, science and education.

Calouste Gulbenkian was a Turkish-born British financier, industrialist, and philanthropist. In 1911 he helped found the Turkish Petroleum Co. (later Iraq Petroleum Co.) and became the first to exploit Iraqi oil; his 5% share made him one of the world’s richest men.

Travel through 5.000 years of History and discover the collection amassed by Calouste Gulbenkian, one of the most important private collections of art. Find out about Calouste Gulbenkian as a collector, his relationship with art and the fate of his collection.

Aug 7, 2024 · Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian was one of the wealthiest men of the early 20th century and moved to Portugal during the middle of World War II. When he died in 1955, he left nearly his entire fortune to a foundation to be headquartered under his name in Lisbon.

The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum houses one of the world's most important private art collections. It includes works from Ancient Egypt to the early 20th century, spanning the arts of the Islamic World , China and Japan , as well as the French decorative arts, the jewellery of René Lalique and some of the most important painters of all times ...

The Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian Collection is one of the most important private collections in the world, making the Museum one of the most renowned in Portugal. The artworks in the collection reflect the refined aesthetic taste and artistic quality that guided their selection and acquisition.

Aug 6, 2024 · I would like to share with you the story of Calouste Gulbenkian, also known as Mr. Five Per Cent, who was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, millionaire of Armenian origin and the largest oil...

Explore the Calouste Gulbenkian museum's collections to take a look at around 6000 artworks that have been collected by Calouste Gulbenkian, from around the world. The museum is divided into sections such as Egyptian art, Greco-Roman art, …

Oct 10, 2021 · Calouste Gulbenkian (23 March 1869 – 20 July 1955), known as “Mr. Five Percent”, was an influential Armenian businessman, oil magnate, and philanthropist whose life and legacy have had lasting effects across both the corporate and cultural worlds.