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Alexander Bestuzhev

Russian writer, poet and soldier (1797-1837) · Russia · On the map · Writers · Died at 39

Alexander Alexandrovich Bestuzhev was a Russian writer and Decembrist. After the Decembrist revolt he was sent into exile to the Caucasus where the Russian Empire was waging war against the Circassians. There writing under the pseudonym Marlinsky he became known as a romantic poet, short story writer and novelist.

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Country
Russia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1797 to 1837 · aged 39