Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky

Russian choreographer (1871–1924)
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Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky
Mariinsky theatre in 1905. Alexander Gorsky · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Summary

Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky was born on August 6, 1871[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on October 20, 1924[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a choreographer[5], ballet master[6], ballet dancer[7], dancer[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1871[11]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1924[12]
  • Place of burial: Vagankovo Cemetery[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14], Soviet Union[15]
  • Award received: Meritorious artist of the Imperial Theatres[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Writing system: Latin script[18]
  • Commons category: Alexander Gorsky[19]
  • Family name: Gorsky[20]
  • Given name: Aleksandr[21]
  • Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/g/gorski.htm[22]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[23], Faces of Moscow[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[25]
  • Start of work period: 1899[26]

Why It Matters

Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky born?

Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky die?

Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky do for work?

Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky worked as a choreographer[5], ballet master[6], ballet dancer[7], dancer[8], and director[9].

What awards did Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky receive?

Honors received include Meritorious artist of the Imperial Theatres[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] ↑ . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Gewild · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia title → Alexander Gorsky
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Faces of Moscow
    Sex or gender → male
    Occupation → choreographer, ballet master, ballet dancer +2
    Writing system → Latin script
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