Gregory of Narek

Armenian monk
Person human Q969758
Gregory of Narek
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Gregory of Narek

Summary

Gregory of Narek is a human[1]. Born in Yemişlik[2], he… he was born on 951[3]. He passed away in Narekavank[4]. He died on January 1, 1003[5]. He worked as a poet[6], philosopher[7], musician[8], and theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (353 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gregory of Narek was born in Yemişlik[2].
  • Gregory of Narek died in Narekavank[4].
  • Gregory of Narek was born on 951[3].
  • Gregory of Narek died on January 1, 1003[5].
  • Gregory of Narek's father was Khosrov of Andzev[11].
  • Gregory of Narek's professions included poet[6].
  • Gregory of Narek worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Gregory of Narek's professions included musician[8].
  • Gregory of Narek's professions included theologian[9].
  • Gregory of Narek is recorded as male[12].
  • Gregory of Narek's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Gregory of Narek's genre is narrative poetry[14].
  • Gregory of Narek's Commons category is recorded as Grigor Narekatsi[15].
  • Gregory of Narek's canonization status is recorded as saint[16].
  • Gregory of Narek's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor of the Church[17].
  • Gregory of Narek's given name is recorded as Krikor[18].
  • Gregory of Narek's feast day is recorded as February 27[19].
  • Gregory of Narek's feast day is recorded as February 27[20].
  • Gregory of Narek's relative is recorded as Anania Narekatsʻi[21].
  • Gregory of Narek studied under Anania Narekatsʻi[22].
  • Gregory of Narek's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[23].
  • Gregory of Narek's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[24].
  • Gregory of Narek's described by source is recorded as Armenian Concise Encyclopedia[25].
  • Gregory of Narek's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Armenian[26].
  • Gregory of Narek's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Classical Armenian[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Yemişlik[2], Gregory of Narek… he was born on 951[3]. His father was Khosrov of Andzev[11].

Education

Gregory of Narek studied under Anania Narekatsʻi[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], philosopher[7], musician[8], and theologian[9].

Death and Burial

Gregory of Narek died on January 1, 1003[5]. He passed away in Narekavank[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gregory of Narek include Nicosia Armenian school[28], a school[29], in Cyprus[30].

Why It Matters

Gregory of Narek ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (353 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Nicosia Armenian school[28], a school[29], in Cyprus[30].

FAQs

Where was Gregory of Narek born?

Born in Yemişlik[2], Gregory of Narek…

Where did Gregory of Narek die?

Gregory of Narek passed away in Narekavank[4].

Who were Gregory of Narek's parents?

Gregory of Narek's father was Khosrov of Andzev[11].

What did Gregory of Narek do for work?

Gregory of Narek worked as poet[6], philosopher[7], musician[8], and theologian[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3. wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 6w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 7w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3, Armenian Concise Encyclopedia
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