Nikolay Karamzin
Russian writer, poet, critic
Nikolay Karamzin was born on December 1, 1766 (Julian calendar) in Karamzinka and died on May 22, 1826 (Julian calendar) in Saint Petersburg, aged 59. Recorded occupations: linguist, poet, historian, writer, translator and critic. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire. Associated movement: Sentimentalism. Notable works include “Poor Liza”. Educated at Imperial Moscow University. Honours include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class. Member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, Imperial Society of Russian History and Antiquities and Freemasonry.
- Born
- December 1, 1766 (Julian calendar) · Karamzinka
- Died
- May 22, 1826 (Julian calendar) · Saint Petersburg
- Age at death
- 59
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
- Occupations
- linguist, poet, historian, writer, translator, critic
- Movements
- Sentimentalism
- Notable works
- Poor Liza
- Education
- Imperial Moscow University
- Honours
- Order of Saint Anna, 1st class, Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class
- Wikipedia editions
- 67 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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