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Born
born into an aristocratic family, he was raised by relatives on the family’s estate. -
Dropped out of University
after a brief period at home, Tolstoy spent time living in Moscow
looking back on this period with distain, Tolstoy confesses in his auto biography that his youth was squandered drinking, gambling and visiting brothels in his pursuit of pleasure -
Succession
First novel he ever wrote was called Childhood. This novel was a reflection on his chilhood. This book became his first big success in the literary world. -
MIlitary Life
Tolstoy joined the army as a junker in the south in the Caucasus Mountains. Following his stint as a junker, Tolstoy transferred to Sevastopol in Ukraine in November. -
Left the army
in the following years Tolstoy did extensive traveling in Europe, leading to Lucerne, Three Deaths and Kholstomer - short stories about his experiences. -
Military LIfe
In Sevastopol in Ukraine he fought in the Crimean War through August. -
Marries
Falls in love with Sonya, and his book Anna Karenina's characters Kitty, and Levin, are based off of him and Sonya. -
Life
First son is born. Finally begins the book War and Peace. -
Life
Delcares he'll give possession to his serfs. After his sons and Sonya ogject, he agress to leave the estate to the family. -
Books
first published in Germany after being banned in Russia, the book speaks of the principle of nonresistance when confronted by violence, and takes the viewpoint that governments who wage war break Christian principles -
Wrting his Will
Writes a will relinquishing all copywrites. -
Death
his death came only days after abandoning his home and his wealth in a pursuit to attain a high spiritual and moral state