Gavrila Derzhavin
Gavriil (Gavrila) Romanovich Derzhavin was one of the most highly esteemed Russian poets before Alexander Pushkin, as well as a statesman. Although his works are traditionally considered literary classicism, his best verse is rich with antitheses and conflicting sounds in a way reminiscent of John Donne and other metaphysical poets.
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- Born in
- Suqır
- Educated at
- First Kazan Male Gymnasium
- Awards
- 🏆 Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky🏆 Order of Saint Anna, 1st class🏆 Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class🏆 Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class🏆 Order of Saint John of Jerusalem
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1743
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Birth1816
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