A. A. Bashilov
1807–1854 (age 47)
Biography
A. A. Bashilov (1807–1854) was a Russian writer whose literary career unfolded during the dynamic period of Russian Romanticism and the reign of Nicholas I. Though his works have not achieved the lasting fame of some of his contemporaries, he contributed to the rich literary culture of 19th-century Russia.
Bashilov's burial at Vagankovo Cemetery indicates his recognition within Moscow's intellectual and cultural circles. His relatively short life—he died at age 47—suggests a career cut short by illness or misfortune, yet his contributions to Russian letters secured him a place among the writers of his generation.