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In 667–669 he was concerned with the reform of the Armenian calendar, anticipating the modern desire for an “immovable” calendar. Shirakatsí produced his most important scientific work from the 650’s through the 670’s. He possessed truly encyclopedic knowledge and the ability to reach the essence of matters. In addition to teaching, he conducted scientific research and wrote works on astronomy, mathematics, geography, history, and other sciences. During the next eight years he studied mathematics, cosmography, philosophy, and several other sciences, before returning to his native region of Shirak, where he opened a school. After several journeys in search of a teacher of mathematics, which he considered the “mother of all sciences,” Shirakatsí reached Trebizond and entered the school of the Greek scientist Tychicus, who taught the children of many Byzantine nobles. He received his basic education at a local monastery school. Mathematics, geography, philosophy, astronomy.Ī representative of the progressive Armenian scholars of the seventh century and a follower of the best traditions of Hellenistic science and culture, Shirakatsí lived during the period when Armenia had lost her political independence the western part being ruled by Byzantium and the eastern by Persia.
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