Mesrovb Jacob Seth

In 1889, Seth's family emigrated to Calcutta, India, where he attended the Armenian College as a day scholar for a year.

He attained success as a scholar, especially of Classical Armenian, his favourite subject, of which he was an ardent lover and noted exponent.

In 1895, he was appointed examiner of Modern and Classical Armenian of the University of Calcutta, a position he held for the rest of his life.

Seth worked as a jeweller to make a living, although he devoted all of his free time to his literary activities and historical research.

He displayed extraordinary aptitude for and interest in historical and antiquarian research and for many decades engaged himself energetically in the study of old manuscripts, letters, epitaphs and memorial tablets in churches and cemeteries throughout India and presenting these collectively and intelligently to his compatriots and to those interested in these studies.