About Ivan Kostov Nikolov
Lived 1913 – 2004 (aged 90). Ivan Kostov Nikolov was a Bulgarian mineralogist, geologist and crystallographer.
Biography
Ivan Kostov Nikolov was born in Plovdiv on 24 December 1913 (O.S.).
He served as Director of the National Museum of Natural History in Sofia from 1974 until his retirement in 1989. A genus of cretaceous ammonites was named in his honour.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ivan Kostov Nikolov?
Bulgarian mineralogist
When was Ivan Kostov Nikolov born?
Ivan Kostov Nikolov was born on 24 December 1913 in Plovdiv.
When did Ivan Kostov Nikolov die?
Ivan Kostov Nikolov died on 31 March 2004 in Sofia.
What was Ivan Kostov Nikolov's occupation?
Ivan Kostov Nikolov was a mineralogist, geologist and crystallographer.
What nationality was Ivan Kostov Nikolov?
Ivan Kostov Nikolov was Bulgarian.
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