Aleksandr Shiryaev

dancer (Mariinsky and Ballets Russes), pioneer of film and animation
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Aleksandr Shiryaev

Summary

Aleksandr Shiryaev is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on +1867-09-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on +1941-04-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a ballet dancer[6], ballet master[7], film director[8], animator[9], and cinematographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Aleksandr Shiryaev was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev was born on +1867-09-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev was born on +1867-00-00T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev died on +1941-04-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev died on +1941-00-00T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev worked as a ballet dancer[6].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev's professions included ballet master[7].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev's professions included film director[8].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev worked as an animator[9].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev worked as a cinematographer[10].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[16].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev received the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[17].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev's image is recorded as Aleksandr Shiryayev.jpg[19].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev is recorded as male[20].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev's ISNI is recorded as 0000000076965598[22].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 103311191[23].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev's GND ID is recorded as 139992812[24].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2010017829[25].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev's IMDb ID is recorded as nm7405659[26].
  • Aleksandr Shiryaev's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Shiryaev[27].

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Origins and Family

Aleksandr Shiryaev was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1867-09-10T00:00:00Z[3] and +1867-00-00T00:00:00Z[12].

Education

Aleksandr Shiryaev's education included a stint at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ballet dancer[6], ballet master[7], film director[8], animator[9], and cinematographer[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Merited Artist of the RSFSR[17], a title of honor[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1931[30] and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18], a socialist order of merit[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1928[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1941-04-25T00:00:00Z[5] and +1941-00-00T00:00:00Z[13]. Aleksandr Shiryaev died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Shiryaev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He is credited with the discovery of stop-motion[35], an animation technique[36].

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Shiryaev born?

Aleksandr Shiryaev's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Aleksandr Shiryaev die?

Aleksandr Shiryaev passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Aleksandr Shiryaev do for work?

Aleksandr Shiryaev worked as ballet dancer[6], ballet master[7], film director[8], animator[9], and cinematographer[10].

Where did Aleksandr Shiryaev go to school?

Aleksandr Shiryaev was educated at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet[16].

What awards did Aleksandr Shiryaev receive?

Honors received include Merited Artist of the RSFSR[17] and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18].

What did Aleksandr Shiryaev discover?

Aleksandr Shiryaev is credited as discoverer of stop-motion[35].

References

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  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . 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. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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