Coja Petrus Uscan

Coja Petrus Uscan
Painting of Coja Petrus Uscan
Born18th century
New Julfa, Safavid Iran
Died18th century
Madras (Chennai), India
OccupationsMerchant, community leader
Known forProminent Armenian merchant in Madras and benefactor to the Armenian community
Notable workPatronage of Armenian churches and community institutions in Madras

Coja Petrus Uscan (also Woskan, Voskan, 1680/81 – 1751) was an Armenian merchant and leader of the Armenian community of Madras (a city now part of India) who was known for his immense wealth and unflinching devotion and loyalty to the British during the French occupation of Madras.

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