Gulbenkian
Britishnoun
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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
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his son, Nubar Sarkis (ˈnuːbɑː ˈsɑːkɪz). 1896–1972, British industrialist, diplomat, and philanthropist
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Appeared in the August 27, 2026, print edition as 'A Renewed Gulbenkian'.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Did we really learn?” said Marc Veldhoen, an immunologist at the University of Lisbon and Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine.
From Salon ● Jan. 3, 2025
Mr Stowell's lawyers, Gulbenkian Andonian solicitors, said his mother's hospital records reveal the decision to put her on end-of-life care was made two days before the family was told.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2023
Jocelyne Demengeot, 58, the lead investigator at the Gulbenkian Institute of Science, described the finding as a marker of something “not optimal.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2021
The Gulbenkian agreed to the performance, as did a remarkable roster of singers.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 22, 2012
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