Nikolay Chernyshevsky
Russian writer and nihilist philosopher (1828–1889)
Nikolay Chernyshevsky was born on July 12, 1828 (Julian calendar) in Saratov and died on October 17, 1889 (Julian calendar) in Saratov, aged 61. Recorded occupations: philosopher, journalist, novelist, writer, literary critic and economist. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire. Positions held include editor-in-chief. Fields of work: literature, opinion journalism, literary criticism and philosophy. Notable works include “What Is to Be Done?”. Educated at Saint Petersburg State University.
- Born
- July 12, 1828 (Julian calendar) · Saratov
- Died
- October 17, 1889 (Julian calendar) · Saratov
- Age at death
- 61
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
- Occupations
- philosopher, journalist, novelist, writer, literary critic, economist
- Positions held
- editor-in-chief
- Notable works
- What Is to Be Done?
- Education
- Saint Petersburg State University
- Wikipedia editions
- 55 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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