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Also Known As Bernhard Berenson
Born June 26, 1865 • Russian Empire
Died October 6, 1959 (aged 94) • Italy
Notable Family Members sister Senda Berenson
Subjects Of Study Renaissance art • painting • Renaissance • Italy

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