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Grigory Bongard-Levin

1933 – 2008

Russian historian

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Lived 1933 – 2008 (aged 75). Grigory Bongard-Levin was a Russian historian and orientalist.

Grigory Maksimovich Bongard-Levin (1933–2008) was a Russian historian specializing on Ancient India and the history of Central Asia. He also published on the history of Russian emigration. He was a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and was awarded the USSR State Prize in 1988. In 2006 he was awarded India's third highest civilian award Padma Bhushan which ranked below Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan for his contribution in the field of Ancient India history

Works 1981, The Origin of the Aryans, Prometheus Books, 1985, Ancient Indian Civilization Древнеиндийская цивилизация, Humanities Press, 1986, Complex Study of Ancient India: A Multi Disciplinary Approach, South Asia Books 1986, Mauryan India, Stosius Inc/Advent Books Division, 2001, Древняя Индия, История и культура (Ancient India, history and culture), Aletejya,

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Important facts

Born
26 August 1933, Moscow
Birth century
20th century
Died
30 September 2008, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Occupation
Historian, orientalist
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
MSU Institute of Asian and African Studies
Employers
Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Institute of World History
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres; USSR State Prize; Order of the Badge of Honour
Also known as
Grigory Maksimovich Bongard-Levin

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Who was Grigory Bongard-Levin?

Russian historian

When was Grigory Bongard-Levin born?

Grigory Bongard-Levin was born on 26 August 1933 in Moscow.

When did Grigory Bongard-Levin die?

Grigory Bongard-Levin died on 30 September 2008 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

What was Grigory Bongard-Levin's occupation?

Grigory Bongard-Levin was a historian and orientalist.

What nationality was Grigory Bongard-Levin?

Grigory Bongard-Levin was Russian.

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· Wikipedia: Grigory Bongard-Levin

· Wikidata: Q3116666

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