Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Maxim Gorky Biography and Timeline

Follow Maxim Gorky through 7 dated historical records for Russia.

Maxim Gorky, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records
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1905–1917Years on this page

1905

Arrest of Maxim Gorky

Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Arrested for expressing sympathy with the Saint Petersburg marchers

Role range: 1905-1905

Bloody Sunday

Writer · Saint Petersburg · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Denounces the shootings and is arrested during the aftermath.

Role range: 1905-1905 – 1905-1905

Bloody Sunday

Writer · Saint Petersburg · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Is arrested after condemning the Bloody Sunday shootings.

Role range: 1905-1905 – 1905-1905

Writers Protest Crackdown

Saint Petersburg · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Gorky and other public figures protested state violence, helping bring wider attention to demands for reform.

Role range: 1905-1905

1906

Drama

Arts / Drama

1st performance of, "Enemies"

1907

Mother

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Mother"

1917

April Days

Editor · Socialist Newspaper Editor · Petrograd · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Criticizes revolutionary excesses and warns against disorder after the demonstrations

Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917

Records, sources and methodology

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