Samuel Anetsi also Samuel of Ani[1] was an Armenian historian and priest of the 12th century.
[2][3] Samuel is known for his writing of history and chronicles a book where he is the first author to use the Armenian Chronology.
Samuel was also a disciple of Hovhannes Imastaser.
According to the Penny Cyclopaedia, "Samuel of Ani wrote a concise but accurate chronological work, extending from Adam to the pontificate of Gregory Vikayaser.
"[4] Samuel was born in Ani, the ancient capital of Armenia.