This zoom presentation on October 29th explores the Glavany family’s multifaceted impact on the Empire’s evolving sociopolitical landscape. Their contributions extended far beyond commerce, banking, and diplomacy, leaving a lasting mark on art, culture, and urban development. While existing literature often mentions them sporadically and relies on European-language sources, our research uncovers a wealth of information from Ottoman imperial archives, French archives, and the Ottoman Bank Archives. We have also reconstructed the family’s intra- and inter-family relationships using genealogical records preserved in Catholic church registers and documented their architectural legacy where possible. These sources have been crucial in revealing the Glavanys’ ascent and their enduring economic and political power, which is still felt today.
The two speakers are Efe Erünal, PhD in History (Koç University, 2023), and Alexandra Koumpouli, is a practicing architect (Diploma/ M.Sc. NTU Athens), holding a Ph.D. in Archaeology and Art History (Koç University, 2024).
Issue 66, December 2023
Turkey’s Centenary Issue
