When was Leo Tolstoy born and when did they die?

Leo Tolstoy was born in 1828 and died in 1910, living to about 82 years old.

Who was alive at the same time as Leo Tolstoy?

Leo Tolstoy's closest contemporary was Florence Nightingale, with whom they shared 82 years of overlapping lifetimes. Explore more contemporaries on Timeliner.

Leo Tolstoy

Q: What was Leo Tolstoy known for?

Leo Tolstoy was known for: War and Peace, Anna Karenina. Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time.

1828 – 1910

Literature

Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time.