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The Bulgarian bass, Boris Christoff, was born in Plovdiv on 18 May 1914. He studied singing in Italy where he first appeared professionally on the stage. His popularity in roles such as Boris Godunov became widespread in Europe and America. He died in Rome on 28 June 1993.