Alexander Griboyedov: Biography, Facts and Career
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Alexander Sergeyevich Griboyedov (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Грибоедов, romanized: Aleksandr Sergeevich Griboedov; 15 January 1795 – 11 February 1829) was a Russian diplomat, playwright, poet, and composer. His one notable work is the 1823 verse comedy Woe from Wit. He was Russia's ambassador to Qajar Persia, where he and all the embassy staff were massacred by an angry mob in the aftermath of the ratification of the Treaty of Turkmenchay (1828), which confirmed the cession to Russia of Persia's northern territories comprising Transcaucasia and parts of the North Caucasus. Griboyedov played a pivotal role in the ratification of the treaty. The immediate cause for the incident was Griboyedov giving refuge to Armenians who had escaped from the harems of the Persian shah and his son.
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- Full name: Alexander Griboyedov
- Born: 1795-01-15
- Nationality: Russian Empire
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q15001
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Who is Alexander Griboyedov?
Alexander Sergeyevich Griboyedov (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Грибоедов, romanized: Aleksandr Sergeevich Griboedov; 15 January 1795 – 11 February 1829) was a Russian diplomat, playwright, poet, and composer.
What nationality is Alexander Griboyedov?
Alexander Griboyedov is Russian Empire.
When was Alexander Griboyedov born?
Alexander Griboyedov was born on 1795-01-15.
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