Nikolay Danilevsky Biography

Nikolay Danilevsky biography

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NAME: Nikolay Danilevsky
OCCUPATION: Philosopher, Academic Author, Journalist
BIRTH DATE: December 10, 1822
DEATH DATE: November 19, 1885
PLACE OF BIRTH: Obertse, Russia
PLACE OF DEATH: Tbilisi, Georgia
Full Name: Nikolay Yakovlevich Danilevsky
AKA: Nikolay Danilevsky

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Russian historical philosopher and naturalist Nikolay Danilevsky wanted Russia to establish a cultural identity independent of the West.

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Born on December 10, 1822, in Obertse, Russia, Nikolay Danilevsky became a well-known naturalist and historical philosopher. He believed that a series of civilizations created history. His 1869 book, Russia and Europe, encouraged Russia to establish political absolutism and a cultural identity independent from the West. He died in what is now Tbilisi, Georgia, on November 19, 1885.