Alexander Borodin
Russian composer and chemist
Born
November 12th, 1833
191 years ago
Died
February 27th, 1887
138 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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A prominent Russian composer and chemist, contributions to music include symphonic works and operas. Associated with the nationalist movement in music, created the opera 'Prince Igor' which features the famous 'Polovtsian Dances'. Also worked in the field of chemistry, focusing on organic compounds. Served as a professor of chemistry at the Imperial Medical-Surgical Academy in St. Petersburg.
Composed the opera 'Prince Igor'
Created the 'Polovtsian Dances'
Contributed to organic chemistry
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