Mesrop Mashtots

Physician, Inventor

0362 – 0440

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Who was Mesrop Mashtots?

Mesrop Mashtots was an Armenian theologian, linguist and hymnologist. He is best known for having invented the Armenian alphabet, which was a fundamental step in strengthening the Armenian statehood and the bond between the Armenian Kingdom and Armenians living in the Byzantine Empire and the Persian Empire. He is also known for his contribution to invention of the Caucasian Albanian and Georgian alphabets.

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Born
0362
Taron
Also known as
  • St. Mesrob
Ethnicity
  • Armenians
Nationality
  • Armenia
Profession
Died
Feb 17, 0440

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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