Joseph Orbeli

Soviet orientalist (1887–1961).

Born March 20th, 1887 in Kutaisi.

Died February 2nd, 1961 at 73 years old in Saint Petersburg.

Occupations
anthropologist, archaeologist, historian, orientalist, philologist, public figure, university teacher
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