Raffi

Raffi (1835–1888) was a Russian poet and writer.

Also recorded as Hakob Melik Hakobian; Akop Melik-Akopyan; Hakob Hakobian.

Raffi in brief

Born
1835
Died
1888
Known for
poet and writer
Place of birth
Pekajik
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Յակոբ Մելիք-Յակոբեան.

Also worked under the name Րաֆֆի.

Born at Pekajik in 1835, died at Tbilisi in 1888.

In detail

the recorded working language is Armenian.

Khachatur Abovian is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Tbilisi.

Works named in the authority record are Samuel, The Diary of a Cross-Stealer, Salpi, Harem, The Golden Rooster and The Fool.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2610362: Raffi

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