Birthday: May 26, 1799 (Gemini)
Born In: Moscow, Russia
Alexander Pushkin was a 19th-century Russian poet, novelist, dramatist, and short-story writer. He is remembered as the founder of modern Russian literature, and his works have been adapted into operas by several Russian composers. Raised in a neglected environment, Pushkin began his literary pursuits at an early age. However, he eventually became rebellious in his compositions. His works began reflecting political humor and infuriated the ruling government. As a result, Pushkin was sent into exile. While in exile, he explored various literary circles and became an integral part of them. He also indulged in gambling and drinking. After almost 6 years of exile, Pushkin was finally released from deportation, but the tsar applied censorship to his writings. Pushkin had a tumultuous marriage and suspected his wife of infidelity. His hatred for his wife's admirers ultimately caused his death. Some of Pushkin's notable works are 'Ruslan and Ludmila,' 'Eugene Onegin,' and 'Boris Godunov.'
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Also Known As: Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin
Died At Age: 37
Spouse/Ex-: Natalia Pushkina (m. 1831)
father: Sergei Lvovich Pushkin
mother: Nadezhda Ossipovna Gannibal
siblings: Lev Sergeyevich Pushkin, Mikhail Pushkin, Nikolai Pushkin, Olga Pavlishcheva, Pavel Pushkin, Platon Pushkin, Sofia Pushkina
children: Alexander Fremke, Grigory, Maria, Natalia
Born Country: Russia
Died on: January 29, 1837
place of death: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Cause of Death: Firearm
Notable Alumni: Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum
Ancestry: Swedish Russian
City: Moscow, Russia
education: Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum
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Alexander Pushkin is often referred to as the "Russian Shakespeare" because of his significant contributions to Russian literature, similar to the influence that Shakespeare had on English literature.
Alexander Pushkin's novel "Eugene Onegin" is considered one of the greatest works of Russian literature. It introduced innovative narrative techniques and themes that influenced later Russian writers.
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