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Nikolay Yakovlevich Danilevsky (Russian: Николай Яковлевич Данилевский; 10 December [O.S. 28 November] 1822 – 19 November [O.S. 7 November] 1885) was a Russian naturalist, economist, ethnologist, philosopher, historian and ideologue of pan-Slavism and the Slavophile movement. He expounded a circular view of world history. He is remembered also for his opposition to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and for his theory of historical-cultural types.

Quick facts about Nikolay Danilevsky

  • Full name: Nikolay Danilevsky
  • Born: 1822-12-10
  • Nationality: Russian Empire
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q120664

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Who is Nikolay Danilevsky?

Nikolay Yakovlevich Danilevsky (Russian: Николай Яковлевич Данилевский; 10 December [O.S.

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Nikolay Danilevsky is Russian Empire.

When was Nikolay Danilevsky born?

Nikolay Danilevsky was born on 1822-12-10.

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