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Tancred Borenius

Finnish art historian (1885-1948) · Finland · On the map · Politicians · Died at 63

Carl Tancred Borenius was a Finnish art historian working in England, who became the first professor of the history of art at University College London. He was a prolific author, and recognised as one of the world's leading experts on Italian art of the early Renaissance.

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Awards

Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland1935
Memorial medal of the War of Liberation
Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Legion of Honour
Officier d'académie
Décoration du Lys

About this person

Country
Finland
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1948 · aged 63