Dragomans

Dragomans

Interpreters or guides between countries of Arabic, Turkish and Persian speaking populations who had particular importance during the Ottoman Empire. Dragomans were tasked with linguistic and diplomatic duties, particularly in establishing and maintaining dialogue with Christian European states. The majority of dragomans were of ethnic Greek origin.

External links and references

• The Diplomatic Trinity: Ambassadors, Dragomans and the Porte, document from ArteOrientalis
• One Part Interpreter, One Part Diplomat, One Part Spy: The Making of Dragomans, document from "Dragomanni"