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Zinaida Gippius

Russian poet and writer central to the Silver Age of literature

Did you know?She was known for her provocative public persona and often published her literary criticism under male pseudonyms.

Zinaida Nikolayevna Gippius (Russian: Зинаида Николаевна Гиппиус, IPA:; 20 November 1869 – 9 September 1945) was a Russian poet, playwright, novelist, editor and religious thinker. She is considered one of the major figures in Russian symbolism.

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Age at death: 75
Years since death: 81

Born: November 8, 1869 · Belyov, Russia
Died: September 9, 1945
Nationality: French
Known for: Literature, Religion

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Father: Nikolai Romanovich Gippius
Mother: Anastasiya Vasilevna Stepanova
Spouse: Dmitry Merezhkovsky

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