Alexander Sumarokov
Russian poet, playwright
Alexander Sumarokov was born on November 14, 1717 (Julian calendar) in Lappeenranta and died on October 1, 1777 (Julian calendar) in Moscow, aged 59. Recorded occupations: playwright, poet, librettist, writer, literary critic and satirist. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire. Associated movement: Classicism. Educated at First Cadet Corps. Honours include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class.
- Born
- November 14, 1717 (Julian calendar) · Lappeenranta
- Died
- October 1, 1777 (Julian calendar) · Moscow
- Age at death
- 59
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
- Occupations
- playwright, poet, librettist, writer, literary critic, satirist
- Movements
- Classicism
- Education
- First Cadet Corps
- Honours
- Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
- Wikipedia editions
- 28 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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