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# Leon Surmelian

(1905–1995)   Writer

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Leon Surmelian was a writer.

## Quick Facts About Leon Surmelian

Born November 24, 1905

Died October 3, 1995

Profession Writer

## About Leon Surmelian

Armenian writer (1905-1995)... \| Leon Zaven Surmelian was an Armenian-American writer. Surmelian moved to America in 1922, and authored three major works throughout his lifetime. A survivor of the Armenian genocide, Surmelian published his first English book, I Ask You, Ladies and Gentlemen in 1945. He is also well known for transl

##  Quotes by Leon Surmelian

> [Characterization requires self-knowledge, insight into human nature . . . it is more than impersonation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leon-surmelian/characterization-requires-self-knowledge-insight-into-human-nature-it/)

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