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Yuri Knorozov

Soviet and russian mesoamericanist (1922-1999).

Born November 19th, 1922 in Pivdenne.

Died March 30th, 1999 at 76 years old in Saint Petersburg (pneumonia).

Occupations
anthropologist, archaeologist, egyptologist, ethnographer, ethnologist, historian, linguist, mesoamericanist
Website
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson