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Aleksandr Nikolayevich Radishchev: Quick Facts

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Born August 31, 1749 • Moscow • Russia
Died September 24, 1802 (aged 53) • St. Petersburg • Russia

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Radishchev, engraving by Giovanni Vendramini
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