Sophie Tolstaya
Russian writer (1844–1919)
1844 — 1919
Quick Facts
Profession
Russian writer (1844–1919)
Born
September 3, 1844
Died
1919 (age ~75)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, photographer, biographer
Russian Socialist Federative Soviet RepublicBorn in Pokrovskoye-StreshnevoDied in Yasnaya Polyana
1844
Born in Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo (1844-09-03)
1919
Died in Yasnaya Polyana
About
Countess Sophia Andreyevna Tolstaya, sometimes anglicised as Sofia Tolstoy, Sophia Tolstoy and Sonya Tolstoy, was a Russian diarist, and the wife of writer Count Leo Tolstoy.
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Who is Sophie Tolstaya?+
Countess Sophia Andreyevna Tolstaya, sometimes anglicised as Sofia Tolstoy, Sophia Tolstoy and Sonya Tolstoy, was a Russian diarist, and the wife of writer Count Leo Tolstoy.
What does the name Sophie mean?+
The name Sophie means "A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.". It is of French origin.
When was Sophie Tolstaya born?+
Sophie Tolstaya was born on September 3, 1844.
When did Sophie Tolstaya die?+
Sophie Tolstaya died in 1919, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.
The name Sophie is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sophie — September 3, 1844
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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