Mekhitar of Sebaste

Armenian Catholic monk and theologian who founded the Mekhitarist Order
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Mekhitar of Sebaste

Summary

Mekhitar of Sebaste is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sivas[2]. He was born on February 7, 1676[3]. He passed away in San Lazzaro degli Armeni[4]. He died on April 27, 1749[5]. He worked as a public figure[6], scientist[7], culture personality[8], and Christian minister[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Mekhitar of Sebaste was born in Sivas[2].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste passed away in San Lazzaro degli Armeni[4].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste was born on February 7, 1676[3].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste died on April 27, 1749[5].
  • Burial took place at San Lazzaro degli Armeni[11].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste worked as a public figure[6].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's professions included scientist[7].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste worked as a culture personality[8].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's professions included Christian minister[9].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste held the position of abbot[12].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste is recorded as male[14].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's Commons category is recorded as Mkhitar Sebastatsi[16].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[17].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[20].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's described by source is recorded as Oesterreichische National-Encyklopädie[21].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's described by source is recorded as Meyers Conversations-Lexicon[22].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's described by source is recorded as Nouvelle Biographie Générale[23].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's described by source is recorded as Who is Who: Armenians[24].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7[25].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Armenian[26].
  • Mekhitar of Sebaste's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'hy', 'text': 'Մխիթար Սեբաստացի'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sivas[2], Mekhitar of Sebaste… he was born on February 7, 1676[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include public figure[6], scientist[7], culture personality[8], and Christian minister[9]. Mekhitar of Sebaste held the position of abbot[12].

Personal Life

Mekhitar of Sebaste's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

Mekhitar of Sebaste died on April 27, 1749[5]. He passed away in San Lazzaro degli Armeni[4]. Burial took place at San Lazzaro degli Armeni[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Mekhitar of Sebaste include Mechitharine[28], a drink[29], founded in 1889[30]; Mechitarists[31], a Catholic order[32], founded in 1701[33]; and Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex[34], a school[35], in Armenia[36], founded in 1989[37].

Why It Matters

Mekhitar of Sebaste has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include Mechitharine[28], a drink[29], founded in 1889[30]; Mechitarists[31], a Catholic order[32], founded in 1701[33]; and Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex[34], a school[35], in Armenia[36], founded in 1989[37].

FAQs

Where was Mekhitar of Sebaste born?

Mekhitar of Sebaste was born in Sivas[2].

Where did Mekhitar of Sebaste die?

Mekhitar of Sebaste passed away in San Lazzaro degli Armeni[4].

What did Mekhitar of Sebaste do for work?

Mekhitar of Sebaste worked as public figure[6], scientist[7], culture personality[8], and Christian minister[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7. wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Mechitar de Petro (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Mechitar de Petro (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Mechitar de Petro (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . 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
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation public figure, scientist, culture personality +1
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Religious order Benedictines
    Languages spoken, written or signed Armenian
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