Afanasii Ivanovich Seredin-Sabatin was a Russian steersman-pilot and reporter for an English newspaper, but is best known as the first European architect to live and work in the Korean Empire from 1890 to 1904.
10 Facts About Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin
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Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin built a number of palaces in European style within the city of Seoul.
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Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin built the first Russian Legation building, in the city of Seoul.
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Afanasii Ivanovich Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin, was born in Lubny, Poltava, Ukraine, in 1860.
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Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin's stepmother was cruel towards him, thus, at the age of 14 he went to live with his uncle in Petrograd.
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Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin attended an architectural university.
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Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin had a very good contralto voice, often singing in concerts.
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Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin was an excellent swimmer, an accomplished tennis player, and an indefatigable hiker.
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Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin was irresponsible, and despite his many talents, the family very often found themselves in dire financial straits.
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Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin was forty-three years old at the time of her assassination.