About Alexander Izmaylov
Lived 1779 – 1831 (aged 51). Alexander Izmaylov was a Russian poet, writer, prose writer, journalist, civil servant and pedagogue.
Alexander Efimovich Izmaylov (Алекса′ндр Ефи′мович Изма′йлов; 25 April 1779, in Vladimir Governorate, Russian Empire – 28 January 1831, in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire) was a Russian fabulist, poet, novelist, publisher (Tsvetnik, Blagonamerenny magazines), pedagogue and one-time state official (a Tver and Arkhangelsk Governorates' vice-governor). Lauded for his satirical fables (by, among others, Vissarion Belinsky), Alexander Izmaylov is considered to be the last major literary figure of the Russian Enlightenment.
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Who was Alexander Izmaylov?
Russian poet and writer (1779-1831)
When was Alexander Izmaylov born?
Alexander Izmaylov was born on 14 April 1779 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Alexander Izmaylov die?
Alexander Izmaylov died on 16 January 1831 in Saint Petersburg.
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Alexander Izmaylov was a poet, writer, prose writer, journalist, civil servant and pedagogue.
What nationality was Alexander Izmaylov?
Alexander Izmaylov was Russian.
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