Vardan Areveltsi was a thirteenth-century Armenian historian, geographer, philosopher and translator. In addition to establishing numerous schools and monasteries, he also left behind a rich contribution to Armenian literature. Wikipedia
Born: 1198, Gandzak, Armenia
Died: 1271 (age 73 years), Khor Virap Monastery, Armenia
Books: Msopʻlio istoria
Notable student: Hovhannes Erznkatsi
Education: Goshavank Monastery
Nationality: Armenian