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Nikolaj Rerich
1874 – 1947
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryNikolai Konstantinovich Rerikh, better known as Nicholas Roerich, was a Russian painter, writer, archaeologist, theosophist, philosopher, and public figure. He is best known for his prolific body of artwork, which spans over 7,000 paintings, and his contributions to a wide array of cultural, political, intellectual, and artistic movements and causes.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
September 27, 1874
Saint Petersburg
Date of death
December 13, 1947
Kullu
Citizenship
Russian Empire
Occupations & fields
philosopherpainterchoreographerwriterarchaeologistpoet
Awards & honours
Order of St. Vladimir, 4th classKnight of the Legion of HonourOrder of Saint StanislausOrder of Saint AnnaOrder of St. SavaRoyal Order of the Polar Star
- Field and occupation
- ruský filosof, malíř, choreograf, spisovatel a archeolog
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