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Peter Carl Fabergé
Russian jeweller (1846–1920) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter Carl Fabergé or Karl Gustavovich Fabergé[lower-alpha 1] (Russian: Петер Карл Густавович Фаберже, romanized: Peter Karl Gustavovich Faberzhe; 30 May [O.S. 18 May] 1846 – 24 September 1920) was a Russian goldsmith and jeweller.[1] He is best known for creating Fabergé eggs made in the style of genuine Easter eggs, but using precious metals and gemstones rather than more mundane materials. He was one of the sons of Gustav Fabergé, the founder of the House of Fabergé.
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Peter Carl Fabergé | |
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Петер Карл Фаберже | |
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Born | 30 May [O.S. 18 May] 1846 Saint Petersburg, Russia |
Died | 24 September 1920(1920-09-24) (aged 74) Lausanne, Switzerland |
Nationality | Russian |
Other names | Karl Gustavovich Fabergé |
Spouse |
Augusta Julia Jacobs
(m. 1872) |
Children | 5, including Agathon and Alexander |
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Relatives | Agathon Fabergé (brother) |
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