Abraham Harkavy

Russian historian (1835–1919)
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Abraham Harkavy
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Summary

Abraham Harkavy is a human[1]. He was born in Navahrudak[2]. He was born on October 17, 1835[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on March 15, 1919[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], historian[7], bibliographer[8], and orientalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Navahrudak[2].
  • Abraham Harkavy died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Abraham Harkavy was born on October 17, 1835[3].
  • Abraham Harkavy was born on November 15, 1835[11].
  • Abraham Harkavy died on March 15, 1919[5].
  • Burial took place at Preobrazhenskoe Jewish Cemetery[12].
  • Abraham Harkavy held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Abraham Harkavy's professions included librarian[6].
  • Abraham Harkavy's professions included historian[7].
  • Abraham Harkavy worked as a bibliographer[8].
  • Abraham Harkavy's professions included orientalist[9].
  • Abraham Harkavy's field of work was oriental studies[14].
  • Abraham Harkavy's field of work was history[15].
  • Abraham Harkavy was employed by National Library of Russia[16].
  • Among Abraham Harkavy's employers was National Library of Russia[17].
  • Abraham Harkavy was educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[18].
  • Abraham Harkavy received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19].
  • Abraham Harkavy received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[20].
  • Abraham Harkavy received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[21].
  • Abraham Harkavy received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22].
  • Abraham Harkavy received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23].
  • Abraham Harkavy was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[24].
  • Abraham Harkavy was a member of Imperial Russian Archaeological Society[25].
  • Abraham Harkavy is recorded as male[26].
  • Abraham Harkavy's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Abraham Harkavy was born in Navahrudak[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 17, 1835[3] and November 15, 1835[11].

Education

Abraham Harkavy was educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[18]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], historian[7], bibliographer[8], and orientalist[9]. Fields of work include oriental studies[14], an academic discipline[29] and history[15], an academic discipline[30]. Employers include National Library of Russia[16], a national library[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1795[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[20], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[21], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23], a grade of an order[42], in Russian Empire[43].

Death and Burial

Abraham Harkavy died on March 15, 1919[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Preobrazhenskoe Jewish Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Abraham Harkavy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Abraham Harkavy born?

Born in Navahrudak[2].

Where did Abraham Harkavy die?

Abraham Harkavy passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Abraham Harkavy do for work?

Abraham Harkavy worked as librarian[6], historian[7], bibliographer[8], and orientalist[9].

Where did Abraham Harkavy go to school?

Abraham Harkavy was educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[18].

What awards did Abraham Harkavy receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[20], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[21], and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22].

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  24. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] ↑ . NLR Employees. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  15. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'be', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'fa', 'fr', 'he', 'hu', 'id', 'it', 'ru', 'sv']
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  2. 12w ago · OBender12 · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Jewish encyclopedia id → 7260
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → librarian, historian, bibliographer +1
    Relative → Devorah Romm
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  4. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Described by source → Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +3
    Topic's main category → Category:Abraham Harkavy
    Family name → Harkavy
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