George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff

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Also Known As	Georgy Gurdjieff • Georgii Ivanovitch Gurdjieff
Born	1877? • Gyumri • Armenia
Died	October 29, 1949 • Neuilly-sur-Seine • France
Subjects Of Study	Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man

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