Leo Tolstoy
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Leo Tolstoy Net Worth

Leo Tolstoy was a renowned 19th century Russian author, best known for his epic novels War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1877). He was born on August 28, 1828 in Russia and his other works include autobiographical novels, novellas, essays, and plays. His works are considered to be some of the greatest examples of realism in literature.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 28, 1828
Birth Place Russia
Age 191 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 20, 1910 (age 82)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $19 Million (2024)

About

Nineteenth-century Russian author whose most famous works of realism are his epic novels, War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1877). His other works include autobiographical novels, novellas, essays, and plays.

Before Fame

He set out to study law at Kazan University, but was a poor student. After leaving his studies behind and accruing considerable gambling debts, he followed his brother into the army.

Trivia

His famous novel, Anna Karenina, is considered a pinnacle of realist fiction.

Family Life

He was born into Russian nobility as the child of Count Nikolai Ilyich Tolstoy and Countess Mariya Tolstaya. He had four siblings. Tolstoy's marriage to Sophia Andreevna Behrs started blissfully, however his radical beliefs eventually strained the relationship. He had a total of 14 children.

Associated With

Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky are considered Russia's two greatest novelists.

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