About Samuel Anetsi
Lived 1105 – 1185 (aged 79–80). Samuel Anetsi was a historian and chronograph.
Samuel Anetsi also Samuel of Ani was an Armenian historian and priest of the 12th century. Samuel is known for his writing of history and chronicles a book where he is the first author to use the Armenian Chronology. Samuel was also a disciple of Hovhannes Imastaser. According to the Penny Cyclopaedia, "Samuel of Ani wrote a concise but accurate chronological work, extending from Adam to the pontificate of Gregory Vikayaser."
Samuel was born in Ani, the ancient capital of Armenia.
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Who was Samuel Anetsi?
Armenian historian and priest of the 12th century
When was Samuel Anetsi born?
Samuel Anetsi was born in 1105.
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Samuel Anetsi died in 1185.
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Samuel Anetsi was a historian and chronograph.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samuel Anetsi. https://biography.guide/samuel-anetsi/
MLA: "Samuel Anetsi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/samuel-anetsi/.
Chicago: "Samuel Anetsi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/samuel-anetsi/.
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