Griboyedov, Alexander Sergeyevich

Born: 1795 AD
Died: 1829 AD, at 34 years of age.

Nationality: Unknown
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Russian diplomat and comic dramatist

wrote play "Wit Works Woe" 1822-1824 (also "Gore ot uma", "Woe from Wit")

negotiated treaty ending Russo-Persian War 1828

killed by mob

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