Denis Fonvizin

Denis Fonvizin (1745–1792) was a Russian linguist, writer and playwright.

Also recorded as Denis von Vísin; Denis Ivanovich Fonvizin.

Overview

Born at Moscow in 1745, died at Saint Petersburg in 1792.

In detail

Denis Fonvizin studied at Moscow University Gymnasium and Lomonosov Moscow State University. the recorded working language is Russian.

Works named in the authority record are The Minor.

Sources

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“Denis Fonvizin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q315885: Denis Fonvizin
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