Denis Fonvizin
Russian writer (1745-1792)
Denis Fonvizin was born on April 3, 1745 (Julian calendar) in Moscow and died on December 1, 1792 (Julian calendar) in Saint Petersburg, aged 47. Recorded occupations: linguist, writer, playwright, poet, translator and Staatsrat. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire. Notable works include “The Minor”. Educated at Moscow University Gymnasium.
- Born
- April 3, 1745 (Julian calendar) · Moscow
- Died
- December 1, 1792 (Julian calendar) · Saint Petersburg
- Age at death
- 47
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
- Occupations
- linguist, writer, playwright, poet, translator, Staatsrat
- Notable works
- The Minor
- Education
- Moscow University Gymnasium
- Wikipedia editions
- 45 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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