Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de Ségur
French writer of Russian birth (1799–1874)
1799 — 1874
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer of Russian birth (1799–1874)
Born
August 1, 1799
Died
1874 (age ~75)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, children's writer
FranceBorn in Saint PetersburgDied in rue Casimir-Perier
1799
Born in Saint Petersburg (1799-08-01)
1874
Died in rue Casimir-Perier
About
Sophie Rostopchine, Countess of Ségur, born Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina, was a French writer of Russian birth and origin. She is best known today for her novel Les Malheurs de Sophie, intended for children.
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Who is Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de Ségur?+
Sophie Rostopchine, Countess of Ségur, born Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina, was a French writer of Russian birth and origin. She is best known today for her novel Les Malheurs de Sophie, intended for children.
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 Rostopchine, Comtesse de Ségur born?+
Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de Ségur was born on August 1, 1799.
When did Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de Ségur die?+
Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de Ségur died in 1874, 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 — August 1, 1799
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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