Writers born on March 31

Take a focused look at the writers born on March 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1809 Nikolai Gogol

  Nikolai Gogol was a renowned Russian writer, best known for his influence on Russian literature as a novelist and playwright. His early satirical and fantastical works, such as 'Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka,' brought him recognition, and later works like 'Dead Souls' and 'The Government Inspector' cemented his status as a literary giant in Russia and beyond. [bio]