Khachatur Kesaratsi (Armenian: Խաչատուր Կեսարացի; 1590–1646) was an Armenian archbishop in Safavid Iran. He is credited with the founding of the first printing press in Iran, in 1633,[1] or 1636.[2] In 1638, the first book was printed; a Saghmosaran (Psalter).[2][1]
Khachatur Kesaratsi | |
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Born | 1590 |
Died | 1646 (aged 55-56) New Julfa, Safavid Iran |
Occupation(s) | Archbishop, printer |
Known for | First printing press in Iran |