Adam Mickiewicz
Polish national poet, dramatist, essayist, publicist, translator, and political activist (1798-1855)
1798 — 1855
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Polish national poet, dramatist, essayist, publicist, translator, and political activist (1798-1855)
Born
December 24, 1798
Died
1855 (age ~57)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
poet
Russian EmpireBorn in ZavosseDied in Istanbul
1798
Born in Zavosse (1798-12-24)
1815
EducationStudied at Vilnius University
1855
Died in Istanbul
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Adam Bernard Mickiewicz was a Polish poet, dramatist, essayist, publicist, translator and political activist. He is regarded as national poet in Poland, Lithuania and Belarus. He also largely influenced Ukrainian literature and affected Russian literature. A principal figure in Polish Romanticism, he is one of Poland's "Three Bards" and is widely regarded as Poland's greatest poet. He is also considered one of the greatest Slavic and European poets and has been dubbed a "Slavic bard".
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Adam Bernard Mickiewicz was a Polish poet, dramatist, essayist, publicist, translator and political activist. He is regarded as national poet in Poland, Lithuania and Belarus. He also largely influenced Ukrainian literature and affected Russian literature. A principal figure in Polish Romanticism, h
What does the name Adam mean?+
The name Adam means "male given name (Адам). Etymology: From Adam, from Adam, from Adam, Adamus, from Ἀδάμ, Ἄδαμος, from - sc=Hebr, from sc=Hebr.". It is of English origin.
When was Adam Mickiewicz born?+
Adam Mickiewicz was born on December 24, 1798.
When did Adam Mickiewicz die?+
Adam Mickiewicz died in 1855, at approximately 57 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Адам). Etymology: From Adam, from Adam, from Adam, Adamus, from Ἀδάμ, Ἄδαμος, from - sc=Hebr, from sc=Hebr.
The name Adam is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Адам). Etymology: From Adam, from Adam, from Adam, Adamus, from Ἀδάμ, Ἄδαμος, from - sc=Hebr, from sc=Hebr.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Adam — December 24, 1798
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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