Matthew of Edessa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Second half of 11th century |
| Died | 1144 Edessa |
| Occupation | Chronicler |
| Known for | Chronicle |
Matthew of Edessa (Armenian: Մատթէոս Ուռհայեցի, romanized: Mattʿēos Uṙhayecʿi; late 11th century – 1144) was an Armenian historian in the 12th century from the city of Edessa. Matthew was the superior abbot of Karmir Vank, near the town of Kaysun, east of Marash (Germanicia), the former seat of Baldwin of Boulogne. He relates much about the Bagratuni Kingdom of Armenia, the early Crusades, and the battles between Byzantines and Arabs for the possession of parts of northern Syria and eastern Asia Minor.[1]
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)