Steve Jobs and the Armenians

Steve Jobs Took the Armenian Genocide Personally
Friday is the date of the Apple Watch launch—but also the anniversary of a terrible genocide that sent Steve Jobs’s adoptive grandparents fleeing to safety in America.

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Steve Jobs and His Armenian Connection: A Legacy Beyond Technology

May 25, 2024People

 

 

Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple Inc., was known for his relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. However, beyond the sleek devices and transformative technologies, there was a personal history that shaped Jobs’ understanding of the world, particularly his connection to Armenia through his adoptive family.

Born to Joanne Schieble and Abdulfattah Jandali, Jobs was adopted shortly after birth by Paul and Clara Jobs. Clara, born Clara Hagopian, was of Armenian descent, her parents being immigrants from Armenia. This lineage connected Jobs to a history marked by resilience and tragedy, particularly the Armenian Genocide of 1915, during which an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were systematically exterminated by the Ottoman Empire.

 

In 2007, during a visit to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Jobs’ deep-seated feelings about the Armenian Genocide surfaced. Confronted with the historical conversion of the Hagia Sophia from a Christian cathedral to a mosque, Jobs reportedly questioned his guide, Asil Tuncer, about the fate of the Christians and the genocide of Armenians. The incident is said to have affected Jobs profoundly, leading him to cut his visit short and depart from Istanbul. 

 

While this episode is a small part of Jobs’ life story, it underscores the complexity of his character and the diverse influences that shaped him. Jobs’ Armenian heritage and his recognition of the genocide speak to a broader understanding of the world, one that encompasses empathy and a quest for justice.

As we remember Steve Jobs for the technological legacy he left behind, it’s also important to acknowledge the personal history that contributed to the man he became. His Armenian roots provided him with a perspective that went beyond business and technology, touching on deeper human experiences of loss, survival, and the enduring spirit of a people.