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Martiros of Crimea

1620 – 1683

Armenian writer, poet, historian, and priest

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Lived 1620 – 1683 (aged 63). Martiros of Crimea was an Armenian public figure, matenagir, poet, priest, writer and cleric.

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 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. He is well known for his satirical work.

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Also known as
Martiros Ghrimetsi, Martiros Kefetsi, Martiros Ghrimetsʻi

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Martiros of Crimea's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Martiros of Crimea?

Armenian writer, poet, historian, and priest

When was Martiros of Crimea born?

Martiros of Crimea was born on 6 July 1620 in Feodosiia.

When did Martiros of Crimea die?

Martiros of Crimea died on 25 August 1683 in Egypt eyalet.

What was Martiros of Crimea's occupation?

Martiros of Crimea was a public figure, matenagir, poet, priest, writer and cleric.

What nationality was Martiros of Crimea?

Martiros of Crimea was Armenian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martiros of Crimea

· Wikidata: Q10968991

· DBpedia: Martiros of Crimea

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