Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin
- Born:
- June 6, 1799 (May 26, Old Style), Moscow, Russian Empire
- Died:
- February 10, 1837 (January 29, Old Style), Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
- Nationality:
- Russian
- Profession(s):
- Poet, Playwright, Novelist
Early Life and Education
- Born into Russian nobility.
- Educated at the Imperial Lyceum at Tsarskoye Selo (1811-1817).
- Showed early talent for poetry and literature.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began publishing poetry in his teens, quickly gaining recognition.
- Associated with Decembrist revolutionary movements, leading to censorship and exile.
- Worked as a courtier and historian.
- Considered the founder of modern Russian literature.
- Significant contributions to the development of the Russian literary language.
- The Alexander Pushkin biography timeline project helps to clarify the complex events of his life and career.
Notable Works
- Eugene Onegin (novel in verse)
- Boris Godunov (play)
- The Bronze Horseman (narrative poem)
- The Queen of Spades (short story)
- The Captain's Daughter (historical novel)
Legacy and Impact
Alexander Pushkin's works have had a profound and lasting impact on Russian literature, culture, and language. He is considered Russia's greatest poet and a national icon.