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Virine, George Michael

TitleVirine, George Michael
Family NameVirine
Given Name(s)George Michael
Alternate Name(s) / Title(s) Yuri Millievich Ezersky
GenderMale
Short DescriptionSculptor born in Russia, son of an academic and writer father, Millievich Ezersky, and Zinaida who made costumes for the Bolshoi Ballet. Migrated to Australia in 1951 as a refugee. Strongly anti-communist. Taught sculpture in Brisbane Technical College.
Person Role Artist
Birth Date1920-03-15
Country Of Birth Russian Federation
Death Date 2017-06-01
Country Of DeathAustralia
Contact Details, U R L Including Biography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Virine

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