Nikolay Bestuzhev

Nikolay Bestuzhev (1791–1855) was a Russian painter, opinion journalist and writer.

Also recorded as Nikolaj Bestužev; Nikolai Aleksandrovich Bestuzhev; Nikolay Alexandrovich Bestuzhev; N. A. Bestuzhev.

Nikolay Bestuzhev in brief

Born
1791
Died
1855
Known for
painter, opinion journalist, writer, historian, inventor and military officer
Place of birth
Saint Petersburg
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Overview

Also worked under the name Алексей Коростылёв.

Born at Saint Petersburg in 1791, died at Novoselenginsk in 1855.

In detail

Nikolay Bestuzhev studied at Naval Cadet Corps. the recorded working language is Russian.

The field of work recorded is navy, history and literary activity. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Work by Nikolay Bestuzhev is recorded in the collections of Hermitage Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class.

Sources

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    “Nikolay Bestuzhev”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4085903: Nikolay Bestuzhev

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