Taras Shevchenko
Ukrainian poet and artist (1814–1861)
Taras Shevchenko was born on February 25, 1814 (Julian calendar) in Moryntsi and died on February 26, 1861 (Julian calendar) in Saint Petersburg, aged 47. Recorded occupations: painter, poet, anthropologist, artist, writer and playwright. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire. Associated movement: Romanticism. Notable works include “Kobzar”, “Haydamaky” and “Dream”. Educated at Imperial Academy of Arts.
- Born
- February 25, 1814 (Julian calendar) · Moryntsi
- Died
- February 26, 1861 (Julian calendar) · Saint Petersburg
- Age at death
- 47
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
- Occupations
- painter, poet, anthropologist, artist, writer, playwright
- Movements
- Romanticism
- Notable works
- Kobzar, Haydamaky, Dream
- Education
- Imperial Academy of Arts
- Wikipedia editions
- 110 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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