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Georg Cristoph Grooth

1716 – 1749

German painter

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About Georg Cristoph Grooth

Lived 1716 – 1749 (aged 33). Georg Cristoph Grooth was a painter.

Georg Christoph Grooth (21 January 1716 in Stuttgart – 8 October 1749 in St. Petersburg) was a German painter employed at the Duchy of Württemberg before moving to Imperial Russia to paint portraits of Elizabeth of Russia and Peter III of Russia.

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Important facts

Born
21 January 1716, Stuttgart
Birth century
18th century
Died
28 September 1749, Saint Petersburg
Occupation
Painter
Nationality
Duchy of Württemberg
Positions held
Court painter
Also known as
George Christof Grooth, Georg Christoph Grooth, G. C. Groth, Groot, G.C. Groth, Groot. Kayserlicher Hofmahler
moreJ. Groth, Georg Christof Grooth

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georg Cristoph Grooth?

German painter (1716-1749)

When was Georg Cristoph Grooth born?

Georg Cristoph Grooth was born on 21 January 1716 in Stuttgart.

When did Georg Cristoph Grooth die?

Georg Cristoph Grooth died on 28 September 1749 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Georg Cristoph Grooth's occupation?

Georg Cristoph Grooth was a painter.

What nationality was Georg Cristoph Grooth?

Georg Cristoph Grooth's recorded nationality: Duchy of Württemberg.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georg Cristoph Grooth

· Wikidata: Q4150344

· DBpedia: Georg Christoph Grooth

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