Vladimir Dal

Vladimir Dal (1801–1872) was a Russian lexicographer, linguist and philosopher.

Also recorded as Vladimir Dahl; Vladimir Ivanovich Dal; Vladimir Ivanovitch Dal’.

Overview

Also worked under the name Казак Луганский.

Born at Luhansk in 1801, died at Moscow in 1872.

In detail

Vladimir Dal studied at Imperial University of Dorpat. the recorded working language is Russian.

The field of work recorded is lexicography, ethnography and literature.

Membership is recorded of Russian Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences and Russian Geographical Society.

Works named in the authority record are Explanatory Dictionary of the Living Great Russian Language and Proverbs of the Russian People.

Distinctions recorded are Constantin Medal, Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class, Medals of Turkish War 1828-1829 and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class.

Sources

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    “Vladimir Dal”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q326499: Vladimir Dal

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