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Ilya Ilyich Kazas

1832-03-11 – 1912-01-14

Portrait of Ilya Ilyich Kazas
Казас ИльяCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Ilya Illych Kazas (Russian: Казас, Илья Ильич, Hebrew: אליהו בן אליה קזז: Eliyahu ben Eliya Kazaz) b.11(23) March 1832 Armyansk – d.14(27) January 1912 Yevpatoria, was an outstanding educator, teacher and poet among the Crimean Karaites. Despite coming from a simple family background, he became one of the most prominent members of Crimea's Karaim community in his era. Ilya Kazas was a highly educated man who knew 11 languages, including 4 ancients.

Occupation & Career

translator, poet, teacher, public figure, pedagogue, politician

Education

Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Medal In memory of Alexander III

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Medal In memory of Alexander III · Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class · Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class · Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class · Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class

Education & Institutions

Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4208048 — wikidata View source

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