Nobleman by birth. Recognized Diplomat. The playwright who laid the foundations of realism in Russian literature. Extremely smart and intelligent person.
The biography of Alexander Sergeyevich Griboedov is striking in how versatile and outstanding personality he was. Composed music and wrote dramas. He spoke several languages. He could skillfully conduct international negotiations and conclude a treaty that was very beneficial for Russia.
Griboedov’s biography contains many mysteries and secrets. Its textbook version allows you to determine the most important periods in the life of a writer and a diplomat.
Childhood and adolescence
Most experts are inclined to believe that Alexander Sergeyevich was born in Moscow in 1795. His mother gave him excellent parenting and elementary home education. This was followed by a boarding house and university, where he showed brilliant results.
Chronological table of Griboedov: period of study
Year | Institution | Achievements |
1803 | Noble guesthouse | Graduated with honors |
1806-1812 | University of Moscow | For 6 years, he received a PhD in three faculties: verbal, legal, physical and mathematical; mastered several ancient languages |
During the years of study, he began to try himself in literary activity, composed music. Plans for further education were violated by World War II with Napoleon.
The main periods of life
From 1812 to 1815 he was a hussar of the Moscow regiment. And although it was not necessary to participate in the battles, Alexander seriously thought about the socio-political situation of Russia and its future. This partly determined his future fate.
The chronological table of Griboedov’s life in the post-war period is presented below.
Year | Event | |
1815 | College of Foreign Affairs | Leads an active social life, mostly worthless. |
1817 | Participates in the “fourth” duel as a second | As punishment sent to the East. |
August 1818 | Goes to Persia as Secretary of the Russian Mission | On the way, he finished the duel, having been wounded in the wrist. He served in Persia for 3 years. |
1822 | Transferred to the Caucasus under the leadership of A.P. Ermolova | He works as a foreign secretary. In 1823-24 he went on vacation to Moscow and St. Petersburg, where he worked on the comedy "Woe from Wit." |
January 1826 | Arrest for involvement in the Decembrist uprising | He spent several months in prison. Released due to lack of evidence. Returns to the Caucasus. |
1826-1828 | Service in the Caucasus | Engaged in the affairs of Russia and Turkey. Participates in the conclusion of a peace convention with Persia. Successfully negotiates in Turkmanchai |
Spring 1828 | Lucky in St. Petersburg option Turkmanchay agreement | He receives the order, the rank of state adviser, as a reward - money. |
Circumstances of the death
The diplomat’s task is to convince Persia to abide by the terms of the Turkmanchay treaty and release the natives of Russia to their homeland. This trip turned out to be fatal for Alexander Sergeevich.
Chronological table of Griboedov: the last months of life
date | Event |
Summer 1828 | As plenipotentiary envoy sent to Persia. On the way stops in Tiflis. |
August 22 | Marries N. Chavchavadze, who follows her husband to Persia. |
December 1828 | The young wife remains in Tauris, and Griboedov goes on a diplomatic mission to Tehran. |
January 1829 | The Russian embassy gives shelter to the Armenians from the harem of a relative of the Persian Shah, which causes discontent of the local population |
January 30 | A group of Tehran attacked the embassy. 37 mission members, including Griboedov, are being killed. The mutilated body of Alexander Sergeyevich was identified by a shot hand. |
July 17, 1829 | The remains of the writer, transported to Russia, were interred in the monastery of St. Davyd in Tiflis. |
Literary activity
A. Griboedov has always shown interest in writing. He began to write during his studies at the boarding school and did not leave this occupation until the end of his life. However, Alexander Sergeyevich entered Russian literature as the author of one comedy - Woe from Wit.
Chronological table of Griboedov: the most famous literary works
Year | Title |
1814 | “On Cavalry Reserves” (essay) |
1815 | "Young Spouses" (a translated comedy, successfully passed on the stage of St. Petersburg) |
1817 | "Student" (co-authored with Katenin) “Fake bride” (with A. Gendre) |
1819 | “Sorry, Fatherland” (poem) |
1821-1824 | Work on the comedy “Woe from Wit” |
1823 | "David" (poem) |
1825 | Free translation of the fragment “Faust” |
1826 | "Predators on Chegem" (poem) |
Such is the chronological table of A. Griboedov