Tomb of St. Gregory of Tatev

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Gregory of Tatev (1346-c. 1410 CE) or "Grigor Tatevatsi" was an Armenian philosopher, poet, theologian, and painter who was cannonized by the Armenian Apostolic Church. While he was an abbot at Tatev, he oversaw a flowering of learning and culture at the monastery. His tomb lies in a chapel in Tatev Monastery in what is present-day Armenia.

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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