Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English, Russian
Spouse
Maria Sozzani
Parents
Aleksandr Brodsky
Residences
Saint Petersburg, South Hadley
Education
Annenschule, Clare Hall
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
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Joseph Brodsky: Russian-American poet (1940-1996).
Born in Saint Petersburg (died at age 55).
11 awards including Golden Wreath.
Studied at Annenschule.
AWARDS (11)
B
Golden Wreath
WON
B
Guggenheim Fellowship
WON
B
Knight of the Legion of Honour
WON
B
MacArthur Fellows Program
WON
Biography
Iosif Aleksandrovich Brodsky, anglicized as Joseph, was a Russian and American poet and essayist.
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Joseph Brodsky was born on and passed away on at the age of 55.
Where was Joseph Brodsky born?
Joseph Brodsky was born in Saint Petersburg.
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