Lily Brik
muse of Vladimir Mayakovsky
1891 — 1978
Quick Facts
Profession
muse of Vladimir Mayakovsky
Born
November 11, 1891
Died
1978 (age ~87)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, translator, sculptor
Russian EmpireBorn in MoscowDied in Peredelkino
1891
Born in Moscow (1891-11-11)
1908
EducationStudied at Higher Women's Courses
1978
Died in Peredelkino
About
Lilya Yuryevna Brik was a Russian author and socialite, connected to many leading figures in the Russian avant-garde between 1914 and 1930. She was the lover and muse of Vladimir Mayakovsky, even while she was married to poet, editor and literary critic Osip Brik (1888–1945). Pablo Neruda called Lilya the "muse of Russian avant-garde". Her name was frequently abbreviated by her contemporaries as "Л.Ю." or "Л.Ю.Б." which are the first letters of the Russian word lyubov.
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Who is Lily Brik?+
Lilya Yuryevna Brik was a Russian author and socialite, connected to many leading figures in the Russian avant-garde between 1914 and 1930. She was the lover and muse of Vladimir Mayakovsky, even while she was married to poet, editor and literary critic Osip Brik (1888–1945). Pablo Neruda called Lil
What does the name Lily mean?+
The name Lily means "A female given name from English, popular around 1900 and currently returning to favor.. Etymology: A 19th-century flower name, from lily. Also a diminutive of Lilian and sometimes Elizabeth.". It is of English origin.
When was Lily Brik born?+
Lily Brik was born on November 11, 1891.
When did Lily Brik die?+
Lily Brik died in 1978, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from English, popular around 1900 and currently returning to favor.. Etymology: A 19th-century flower name, from lily. Also a diminutive of Lilian and sometimes Elizabeth.
The name Lily is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from English, popular around 1900 and currently returning to favor.. Etymology: A 19th-century flower name, from lily. Also a diminutive of Lilian and sometimes Elizabeth.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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