Aleksandr Kuprin

Russian writer (1870–1938)
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Aleksandr Kuprin
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Aleksandr Kuprin

Summary

Aleksandr Kuprin is a human[1]. He was born in Narovchat[2]. He was born on August 26, 1870[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on August 25, 1938[5]. He worked as a writer[6], aircraft pilot[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (589 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Aleksandr Kuprin's place of birth was Narovchat[2].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin was born on August 26, 1870[3].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin died on August 25, 1938[5].
  • Burial took place at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[12].
  • Among Aleksandr Kuprin's spouses was Q15107942[13].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin was married to Marija Karlovna Kuprina-Iordanskaja[14].
  • A child of Aleksandr Kuprin was Ksenia Kuprina[15].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin held citizenship in Soviet Union[17].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin's professions included writer[6].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin worked as a novelist[8].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin's professions included poet[10].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin worked as a children's writer[18].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin's field of work was prose[19].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin was educated at Second Moscow Cadet Corps[20].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin's education included a stint at Alexandrov Military School[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Aleksandr Kuprin is The Duel[22].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin received the Pushkin Prize[23].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin is recorded as male[24].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin is associated with the naturalism movement[26].
  • Aleksandr Kuprin's genre is short novel[27].

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Origins and Family

Aleksandr Kuprin's place of birth was Narovchat[2]. He was born on August 26, 1870[3].

Education

Educated at Second Moscow Cadet Corps[20], a cadet corps[28], in Russia[29] and Alexandrov Military School[21], an educational institution[30], in Russian Empire[31], founded in 1849[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], aircraft pilot[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], poet[10], and children's writer[18]. Aleksandr Kuprin's field of work was prose[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Aleksandr Kuprin is The Duel[22]. Things named for him include 3618 Kuprin[33], an asteroid[34].

Recognition

Aleksandr Kuprin received the Pushkin Prize[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q15107942[13], 1882–1942[35] and Marija Karlovna Kuprina-Iordanskaja[14], an editing staff[36], 1881–1966[37], of Soviet Union[38]. A child of Aleksandr Kuprin was Ksenia Kuprina[15].

Death and Burial

Aleksandr Kuprin died on August 25, 1938[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. The cause of death was cancer[39]. Burial took place at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[12].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Kuprin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (589 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include The Pit[42], a literary work[43], founded in 1909[44]; The Bracelet of Garnets[45], a literary work[46], founded in 1910[47]; Olesya[48], a short novel[49], founded in 1898[50]; and The Duel[51], a literary work[52]. Entities named for him include 3618 Kuprin[33], an asteroid[34].

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Kuprin born?

Born in Narovchat[2], Aleksandr Kuprin…

Where did Aleksandr Kuprin die?

Aleksandr Kuprin died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who was Aleksandr Kuprin married to?

Aleksandr Kuprin's spouses include Q15107942[13] and Marija Karlovna Kuprina-Iordanskaja[14].

What did Aleksandr Kuprin do for work?

Aleksandr Kuprin worked as writer[6], aircraft pilot[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and poet[10].

Where did Aleksandr Kuprin go to school?

Aleksandr Kuprin was educated at Second Moscow Cadet Corps[20] and Alexandrov Military School[21].

What awards did Aleksandr Kuprin receive?

Honors received include Pushkin Prize[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Q20801685. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Q20801685. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [39] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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