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George Potra

1907 – 1990

Austro-Hungarian-born Romanian historian

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Lived 1907 – 1990 (aged 83). George Potra was a Romanian historian and opinion journalist.

George Potra (March 16, 1907 – December 19, 1990) was an Austro-Hungarian-born Romanian teacher and historian. He was one of the founders of the historical study of Bucharest.

Potra was the father of the historian George G. Potra (1940–2015). He died in Bucharest in 1990, at age 83.

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Who was George Potra?

Austro-Hungarian-born Romanian historian

When was George Potra born?

George Potra was born on 16 March 1907 in Săcuieu.

When did George Potra die?

George Potra died on 19 December 1990 in Bucharest.

What was George Potra's occupation?

George Potra was a historian and opinion journalist.

What nationality was George Potra?

George Potra was Romanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Potra

· Wikidata: Q47468731

· DBpedia: George Potra

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