Khachatur Abovian
Armenian polymath and educator
Khachatur Abovian was an Armenian polymath, educator, scientist, philosopher, writer, poet and an advocate of modernization. He mysteriously vanished in 1848 and was eventually presumed dead. Reputed as the father of modern Armenian literature, he... Wikipedia
Born: October 15, 1809, Kanaker, Yerevan, Armenia
Died: April 14, 1848 (age 38 years), Tbilisi, Georgia
Spouse: Emilia Looze (m. 1839–1848)
Children: Vardan Abovian, Vartan Abovian, and Zarmandukht Abovian
Education: University of Tartu (1830–1836) and Nersisian School (1824–1826)
Grandchildren: Levon Abovyan and Victoria Abovyan