Mesrop Mashtots
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Summary
Mesrop Mashtots is a human[1]. Born in Hatsekats[2], he… he was born on January 1, 362[3]. He passed away in Vagharshapat[4]. He died on February 17, 440[5]. He worked as a translator[6], linguist[7], Bible translator[8], missionary[9], and monk[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Mesrop Mashtots was born in Hatsekats[2].
- Mesrop Mashtots passed away in Vagharshapat[4].
- Mesrop Mashtots was born on January 1, 362[3].
- Mesrop Mashtots died on February 17, 440[5].
- Burial took place at Tomb of Mesrop Mashtots[12].
- Mesrop Mashtots held citizenship in Kingdom of Armenia[13].
- Mesrop Mashtots is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[14].
- Mesrop Mashtots's professions included translator[6].
- Mesrop Mashtots's professions included linguist[7].
- Mesrop Mashtots's professions included Bible translator[8].
- Mesrop Mashtots's professions included missionary[9].
- Mesrop Mashtots worked as a monk[10].
- Mesrop Mashtots's field of work was linguistics[15].
- Mesrop Mashtots's field of work was translation[16].
- A notable student of Mesrop Mashtots was Koryun[17].
- A notable student of Mesrop Mashtots was Yeznik of Kolb[18].
- A notable student of Mesrop Mashtots was Hovsep I[19].
- Mesrop Mashtots's religion is recorded as Armenian Apostolic Church[20].
- Mesrop Mashtots is recorded as male[21].
- Mesrop Mashtots's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Mesrop Mashtots supervised Anania Syunetsi as a doctoral student[23].
- Mesrop Mashtots's Commons category is recorded as Mesrop Mashtots[24].
- Mesrop Mashtots's canonization status is recorded as saint[25].
- Mesrop Mashtots's feast day is recorded as February 17[26].
- Mesrop Mashtots's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: AM[29]
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Began / founded: 0362[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 0440-02-17[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: e56c04d9-ad17-4099-8dc6-8fd137e68c06[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Hatsekats[2], Mesrop Mashtots… he was born on January 1, 362[3]. He is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include translator[6], linguist[7], Bible translator[8], missionary[9], and monk[10]. Fields of work include linguistics[15], an academic discipline[33] and translation[16], an academic major[34]. Notable students include Koryun[17], a historian[35], 0380–0450[36]; Yeznik of Kolb[18], a philosopher[37], 0380–0450[38], specialised in philosophy[39]; and Hovsep I[19], a Christian minister[40]. Mesrop Mashtots supervised Anania Syunetsi as a doctoral student[23].
Personal Life
Mesrop Mashtots's religion is recorded as Armenian Apostolic Church[20].
Death and Burial
Mesrop Mashtots died on February 17, 440[5]. He passed away in Vagharshapat[4]. Burial took place at Tomb of him[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mesrop Mashtots include Matenadaran[41], an art museum[42], in Armenia[43], founded in 1959[44]; Order of St. He[45]; Mashtots Avenue[46]; and Mesrop Mashtots Monastery (Nasirvaz)[47].
Why It Matters
Mesrop Mashtots ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Matenadaran[41], an art museum[42], in Armenia[43], founded in 1959[44]; Order of St. He[45]; Mashtots Avenue[46]; and Mesrop Mashtots Monastery (Nasirvaz)[47].
FAQs
Where was Mesrop Mashtots born?
Mesrop Mashtots was born in Hatsekats[2].
Where did Mesrop Mashtots die?
Mesrop Mashtots passed away in Vagharshapat[4].
What did Mesrop Mashtots do for work?
Mesrop Mashtots worked as translator[6], linguist[7], Bible translator[8], missionary[9], and monk[10].