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Christo was a Bulgarian artist. Born on 13 June 1935 in Gabrovo, Christo died on 31 May 2020 in New York City at the age of 84.
Notable works include The Gates. Christo studied at National Academy of Arts. Honours include Great Immigrants Award and Theodor Heuss Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 20 languages, Christo is No. 94,971 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 June 1935, Gabrovo
- Died
- 31 May 2020, New York City (aged 84)
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Known as
- Sculptor, painter, land artist
- Field
- Art
- Education
- National Academy of Arts
- Languages
- English, Bulgarian
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 20
Did you know
84
Lived to 84.
13 Jun
Shares a birthday with James Clerk Maxwell and William Butler Yeats.
3
One of 3 people in the Index born in Gabrovo, with Todor Burmov.
20
Has a Wikipedia article in 20 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Christo
- FatherVladimir Yavashev
- SpouseJeanne-Claude
- SiblingAnani Yavashev
- ChildCyril
Honours and works
Awards
- Great Immigrants Award2011
- Theodor Heuss Award2014
Notable works
- The Gates
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