Igor M. Diakonoff
Russian historian and linguist (1915–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Mikhailovich and the family name is Diakonoff/Diakonov.
Igor Mikhailovich Diakonoff (occasionally spelled Diakonov, Russian: И́горь Миха́йлович Дья́конов; 12 January 1915 – 2 May 1999) was a Russian historian, linguist, and translator and a renowned expert on the Ancient Near East and its languages. His brothers were also distinguished historians.
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Igor M. Diakonoff | |
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И́горь М. Дья́конов | |
Born | Igor Mikhailovich Diakonoff (1915-01-12)12 January 1915 Petrograd, Russian Empire |
Died | 2 May 1999(1999-05-02) (aged 84) Saint Petersburg, Russia |
Known for | Contributions to the study of the Ancient Near East and its languages |
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Alma mater | Saint Petersburg State University |
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Institutions | Oriental Institute, Saint Petersburg branch |
Main interests | Ancient Near East and its languages |
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