in 1872
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THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
George Gurdjieff
philosopher, mystic, and writer (c. 1866–1877 – 1949)
George Gurdjieff has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists January 13, 1866 in Gyumri, Armenia.
Born
January 13, 1866
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: October 29, 1949
Source:
No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Gyumri, Armenia
- Professions
- screenwriter, composer, teacher, writer, philosopher, choreographer
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: January 13, 1866 (No external source identified) or in 1872 (No external source identified) or November 28, 1872 (Biographical Dictionary of Georgia) or December 27, 1877 (No external source identified).
The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.
November 28, 1872
Precision: day · Rank: preferred
December 27, 1877
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More about George Gurdjieff
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All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
Where was George Gurdjieff born?
George Gurdjieff was born in Gyumri, Armenia.
When did George Gurdjieff die?
George Gurdjieff died on October 29, 1949.