Alexander Sumarokov

Alexander Sumarokov (1717–1777) was a Russian playwright, poet and librettist.

Also recorded as Alexander Petrovich Sumarokov; Aleksandr Sumarokov.

Overview

Born at Moscow in 1717, died at Moscow in 1777.

In detail

Alexander Sumarokov studied at First Cadet Corps. the recorded working language is Russian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are poetry and drama. The authority associates the name with Classicism.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Saint Anna, 1st class and Order of Saint Anna.

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“Alexander Sumarokov”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q429915: Alexander Sumarokov
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