Historical Figure
Alexander Pushkin
d. 1837
Russian poet and playwright (1799–1837)
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Death
1837 February 10, 1837 →Biography
Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. He is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet, as well as the founder of modern Russian literature.
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The Pushkin House is established in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to preserve the cultural heritage of Alexander Pushkin
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