Historical Events from This Year 440
Born in 440
People Who Died in 440
Mesrop Mashtots
Armenian linguist and creator of the alphabet
Died
February 17th, 440 1585 years ago — None years old
An Armenian monk, linguist, and theologian contributed significantly to the development of the Armenian language and its written form. Developed the Armenian alphabet in 405 AD, which allowed for the translation of the Bible and other texts into Armenian. Established the first Armenian schools and promoted literacy among Armenians. His efforts played a crucial role in the preservation of Armenian culture and identity.
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