Mkhitar Heratsi

1120–1200

1 standalone book

Mkhitar Heratsi (c. 1120 – c. 1200) was a 12th-century Armenian physician, born in Khoy, who was well versed in the Persian, Greek and Arabic languages. Often considered the father of Armenian medicine, he was the author of the Relief of Fevers, an encyclopedic work in which he discussed subjects including surgery, diet and psychotherapy.

Born

1120