Garegin Nzhdeh was an Armenian military leader and national hero, born on March 1, 1886, in the Ottoman Empire. He played a significant role in the Armenian national liberation movement during the early 20th century, particularly during World War I and the subsequent Armenian Genocide. Nzhdeh is best known for his leadership in the defense of Armenian territories and his efforts to establish an independent Armenian state. Nzhdeh was also a prominent figure in the formation of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918. He later became involved in the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and was influential in military strategies against both Ottoman and Bolshevik forces. His legacy remains a topic of discussion in Armenian history, symbolizing resistance and national pride.