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# Gregor Piatigorsky

(1903–1976)   Cellist

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Gregor Piatigorsky was a cellist, best known for *Cellist*.

## Quick Facts About Gregor Piatigorsky

Born April 17, 1903

Died August 6, 1976

Profession Cellist

Notable works Cellist

## About Gregor Piatigorsky

Gregor Piatigorsky was a Russian-born American cellist.

##  Quotes by Gregor Piatigorsky

> [A male scorpion is stabbed to death after mating. In chess, the powerful queen often does the same to the king without…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gregor-piatigorsky/a-male-scorpion-is-stabbed-to-death-after-mating-in-chess-the/)

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> [Those who know the marvels of chess and wonder why this game of all games does not enjoy greater popularity may also…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gregor-piatigorsky/those-who-know-the-marvels-of-chess-and-wonder-why-this-game-of-all/)

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