Anton Delvig

Russian journalist and poet (1798-1831)

Anton Delvig was born on August 6, 1798 (Julian calendar) in Moscow and died on January 14, 1831 (Julian calendar) in Saint Petersburg, aged 32. Recorded occupations: journalist, poet, translator, writer and literary critic. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire. Educated at Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum.

Born

August 6, 1798 (Julian calendar) · Moscow

Died

January 14, 1831 (Julian calendar) · Saint Petersburg

Age at death

32

Citizenship

Russian Empire

Occupations

journalist, poet, translator, writer, literary critic

Education

Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum

Wikipedia editions

31 languages

Signature licence

Public domain

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