Volodymyr Vynnychenko
Ukrainian playwright and Prime Minister
Born
July 26th, 1880
145 years ago
Died
March 6th, 1951
74 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ukraine
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A prominent figure in Ukrainian literature and politics, contributed significantly to the cultural landscape through playwriting and political leadership. Served as the Prime Minister of Ukraine from 1919 to 1920, advocating for Ukrainian independence. Wrote notable works including plays that explored themes of social and political turmoil. After his political career, lived in exile due to the political climate in Ukraine, continuing to write and engage with Ukrainian cultural issues until death in 1951.
Served as Prime Minister of Ukraine
Authored notable plays such as 'The City'
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