David Khan (diplomat)

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Portrait of Dr. David Khan, Museum of New Julfa, Vank Cathedral

David Khan (1795–1851) was a Persian ambassador, Qajar civil servant, and Chief Physician to the Shah of Persia.[1]

Biography[]

Born in Shiraz in 1795, David Khan was active in the diplomatic service of the English government for more than twenty years across Asia.[2] Later, he returned to Persia where he served as a Qajar government official and Chief Physician to the Shah.[1]

Family[]

A member of the Davidkhanian family, Martiros Khan Davidkhanian, Eskandar Khan Davidkhanian, Markar Khan Davidkhanian, and other known members of the family share his blood.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Navasargian, Alice (2012). The Immortals.
  2. ^ "Alice Navasargian". www.alicenavasargian.com. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  3. ^ Yarshater, Ehsan (1996). Encyclopaedia Iranica. Columbia University Center for Iranian Studies. OCLC 1126595250.


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