Alexander Kazhdan

Soviet historian and byzantine empire specialist (1922-1997).

Born September 3rd, 1922 in Moscow. [ref]

Died May 29th, 1997 at 74 years old in Dumbarton Oaks. [ref]

Occupations
armenologist, byzantinist, contributing editor, historian, university teacher
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