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Vasily Zhukovsky

(1783–1852) Linguist Russian Empire

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Vasily Zhukovsky was a linguist from the Russian Empire, best known for Tale of the Armament of Igor.

Quick Facts About Vasily Zhukovsky

Born
February 9, 1783
Died
April 24, 1852
Nationality
Russian Empire
Profession
Linguist
Notable works
Tale of the Armament of Igor
Spouse
Elizabeth Reitern

About Vasily Zhukovsky

Vasily Andreyevich Zhukovsky was the foremost Russian poet of the 1810s and a leading figure in Russian literature in the first half of the 19th century. He held a high position at the Romanov court as tutor to the Grand Duchess Alexandra Feodorovna and later to her son, the future tsar Alexander II.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Order of Saint Anna, 1st class Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with diamonds Order of the Dannebrog Order of the Red Eagle
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Order of Saint Stanislaus Pour le Mérite Civil Order of Saxony Order of the White Eagle Order of the White Falcon Friedrich Order Order of the Zähringer Lion Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy) Royal Guelphic Order Royal Order of the Polar Star Order of the Netherlands Lion Order of St. Vladimir Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order

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