Nikolay Karamzin
Russian writer, historian, poet and critic / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nikolay Mikhailovich Karamzin (Russian: Никола́й Миха́йлович Карамзи́н; 12 December [O.S. 1 December] 1766 – 3 June [O.S. 22 May] 1826) was a Russian historian, romantic writer, poet and critic. He is best remembered for his fundamental History of the Russian State, a 12-volume national history.
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Mikhailovich and the family name is Karamzin.
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Nikolay Karamzin | |
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Native name | Николай Карамзин |
Born | 12 December [O.S. 1 December] 1766 Znamenskoye, Simbirsk Uyezd, Kazan Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 3 June [O.S. 22 May] 1826 (aged 59) Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Occupation | Writer, historian, poet |
Period | 1781–1826 |
Literary movement | Sentimentalism |
Notable works | Poor Liza History of the Russian State |
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