Martiros of Crimea
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Born | Martiros Ghrimetsi |
Nationality | Armenian |
Occupation(s) | Writer, poet, historian and a priest |
Martiros of Crimea or Martiros Ghrimetsi (Armenian: Մարտիրոս Ղրիմեցի) was an Armenian writer, poet, historian and a priest of the 17th century.
Martiros held the post of Patriarch of Constantinople from 1659-1660; he was also Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem[1] from 1677–1680.
Martiros of Crimea has left a number of poems, which are considered to be a part of the Armenian cultural heritage. He has also written a book about the history of the Armenians in Crimea, which is a significant historical source.[2] He is well known for his satirical work.[1]
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References
- ^ a b Google Books website, A Reference Guide to Modern Armenian Literature, 1500–1920, edited by Kevork B. Bardakjian, page 58
- ^ "Հայ մաթենագրության Թուանշյան գրադարան".
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Preceded by Parthenius IV | Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople 1659–1660 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by Yeghiazar Hromglayetzee | Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem 1677–1680 | Succeeded by Hovhannes VII Amasyatzee |
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