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Dmitry Merezhkovsky

Russian novelist and philosopher nominated many times for the Nobel Prize

Did you know?He and his wife were central figures in the Russian Symbolist movement and hosted an influential literary salon.

Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky (Russian: Дми́трий Серге́евич Мережко́вский, IPA:; 14 August 1865 – 9 December 1941) was a Russian novelist, poet, religious thinker, and literary critic.

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Age at death: 76
Years since death: 84

Born: August 2, 1865 · Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: December 7, 1941
Nationality: Russian
Known for: Literature, Religion, Philosophy

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Father: Sergey Merezhkovsky
Spouse: Zinaida Gippius

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