Anania Shirakatsi
Anania Shirakatsi (610–685) was a mathematician, historian and astronomer.
Also recorded as Ananias of Shirak.
Anania Shirakatsi in brief
- Born
- 610
- Died
- 685
- Known for
- mathematician, historian, astronomer, geographer, philosopher, cartographer and alchemist
- Place of birth
- Shirak
Overview
Recorded at birth as Անանիա.
Born at Shirak in 610, died at Aniavan in 685.
In detail
training under Tychicus of Byzantium is recorded. the recorded working language is Armenian.
The field of work recorded is mathematics, astronomy and natural history.
Works named in the authority record are Ashkharatsuyts.
Sources
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- 1.
“Anania Shirakatsi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q471769: Anania Shirakatsi
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