Rigas Velestinlis
Greek philosopher (1757-1798)
Rigas Velestinlis was born in 1757 in Velestino and died on June 24, 1798 in Belgrade, aged about 41. Recorded occupations: diplomat, journalist, philosopher, translator, poet and writer. Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire. Associated movement: Modern Greek Enlightenment. Notable works include “Thourios”.
- Born
- 1757 · Velestino
- Died
- June 24, 1798 · Belgrade
- Age at death
- about 41
- Citizenship
- Ottoman Empire
- Occupations
- diplomat, journalist, philosopher, translator, poet, writer
- Movements
- Modern Greek Enlightenment
- Notable works
- Thourios
- Wikipedia editions
- 38 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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