Sarkies Brothers

The Sarkies brothers
Clockwise from top:
Arshak, Tigran and Aviet Sarkies
Born
OccupationHoteliers
Years active1884-1931
Known forFounding the Raffles Hotel, Eastern & Oriental Hotel and the Strand Hotel.

The Sarkies Brothers, Martin (1852–1912), Tigran (1861–1912), Aviet (1862–1923), and Arshak (1868–1931), were a group of brothers of Armenian ethnicity best known for founding a chain of luxury hotels throughout Southeast Asia. The brothers were born in Isfahan, Iran.[1]

  1. ^ The History of Armenians in Singapore and Malaysia. Amassia.com.au. Retrieved on 2011-10-23.