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Vladimir Minorsky
Russian academic, historian, and orientalist (1877–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Fyodorovich and the family name is Minorsky.
Vladimir Fyodorovich Minorsky (Russian: Владимир Фёдорович Минорский; 5 February [O.S. 24 February] 1877 – 25 March 1966)[1] was a Russian academic, historian, and scholar of Oriental studies, best known for his contributions to the study of history of Iran and the Iranian peoples such as Persians, Laz people, Lurs, and Kurds.
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![]() Vladimir Minorsky in 1928. | |
Born | (1877-02-05)5 February 1877 |
Died | 25 March 1966(1966-03-25) (aged 89) |
Resting place | Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow |
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Spouse | Tatiana Shebunina (1894 – 1987) |
Children | Theodore (Fyodor) Minorsky (1916 – 1950) |
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Fields | Oriental studies |
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