George Nicolas de Roerich (Russian: Юрий Николаевич Рёрих, August 16, 1902 in Okulovka, Novgorod Governorate – May 21, 1960 in Moscow) was a prominent 20th century Tibetologist. His name at birth was Yuri Nikolaevich Rerikh. George's work encompassed many areas of Tibetan studies, but in particular he is known for his contributions to Tibetan dialectology, his monumental translation of the Blue Annals, and his 11-volume Tibetan-Russian-English dictionary (published posthumously).
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Yuri Nikolaevich Rerikh 16 August 1902 Okulovka, Novgorod Governorate
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21 May 1960 (aged 57) Moscow, Russia
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Zodiac | Leo |
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