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Benno Schotz
1891Aug, 28

Benno Schotz

Benno Schotz, Estonian-Scottish sculptor and engineer (d. 1984)
Benno Schotz (28 August 1891 Arensburg, Livonia, Russian Empire – 11 October 1984 Glasgow, Scotland) was an Estonian-born Scottish sculptor, and one of twentieth century Scotland's leading artists.

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