Khachatur Kesaratsi
Khachatur Kesaratsi | |
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Statue of Khachatur Kesaratsi in front of the museum dedicated to him, in New Julfa | |
| Born | 1590 |
| Died | 1646 (aged 55-56) New Julfa, Safavid Iran |
| Occupation(s) | Archbishop, printer |
| Known for | First printing press in Iran |
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, or 1636. In 1638, the first book was printed; a Saghmosaran (Psalter).