Vladimir Dal
Russian lexicographer (1801-1872)
Vladimir Dal was born on November 10, 1801 (Julian calendar) in Luhansk and died on September 22, 1872 (Julian calendar) in Moscow, aged 70. Recorded occupations: lexicographer, linguist, philosopher, dialectologist, writer and physician. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire. Fields of work: lexicography, ethnography, literature and medicine. Notable works include “Explanatory Dictionary of the Living Great Russian Language”. Educated at Imperial University of Dorpat. Honours include Constantin Medal, Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class, Medals of Turkish War 1828-1829, Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class. Member of Russian Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences and Russian Geographical Society.
- Born
- November 10, 1801 (Julian calendar) · Luhansk
- Died
- September 22, 1872 (Julian calendar) · Moscow
- Age at death
- 70
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
- Occupations
- lexicographer, linguist, philosopher, dialectologist, writer, physician
- Notable works
- Explanatory Dictionary of the Living Great Russian Language
- Education
- Imperial University of Dorpat
- Honours
- Constantin Medal, Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class, Medals of Turkish War 1828-1829, Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class, Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class
- Wikipedia editions
- 53 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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