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Alexander Herzen
1812 – 1870
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryAlexander Ivanovich Herzen was a Russian writer and thinker known as the precursor of Russian socialism and one of the main precursors of agrarian populism. With his writings, many composed while exiled in London, he attempted to influence the situation in Russia, contributing to a political climate that led to the emancipation of the serfs in 1861. He published the important social novel Who is to Blame? (1845–46). His autobiography, My Past and Thoughts, is often considered one of the best examples of that genre in Russian literature.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
March 25, 1812
Date of death
January 9, 1870
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