Alexander Bestuzhev

Russian writer, poet and soldier (1797–1837)
Person human Q128832
Alexander Bestuzhev
Гравюра Георгия Ивановича Грачёва с оригинальной акварели, подаренной редактору "Русской старины" М.И. Семевскому - братом Марлинского, Михаилом Александровичем Бестужевым (декабристом) в 1869 году. · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Alexander Bestuzhev

Summary

Alexander Bestuzhev is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on November 3, 1797[3]. He died in Holy Spirit Fort[4]. He died on June 7, 1837[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], critic[9], and military personnel[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Bestuzhev's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev died in Holy Spirit Fort[4].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev was born on November 3, 1797[3].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev was born on January 1, 1797[12].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev was born on October 23, 1797[13].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev died on June 7, 1837[5].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev died on June 19, 1837[14].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev died on January 1, 1837[15].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's father was Alexander Fedoseevich Bestuzhev[16].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's professions included poet[6].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev worked as a writer[7].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's professions included critic[9].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev worked as a military personnel[10].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev worked as an opinion journalist[18].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev is recorded as male[19].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's family is recorded as Bestoujev[21].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's family is recorded as House of Bestuzhev[22].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev is part of Decembrists[23].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's Commons category is recorded as Aleksandr Bestuzhev[24].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's family name is recorded as Bestoujev[25].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[26].
  • Alexander Bestuzhev's pseudonym is recorded as Марлинский[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Bestuzhev… Recorded date of birth include November 3, 1797[3], January 1, 1797[12], and October 23, 1797[13]. His father was Alexander Fedoseevich Bestuzhev[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], critic[9], military personnel[10], and opinion journalist[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 7, 1837[5], June 19, 1837[14], and January 1, 1837[15]. Alexander Bestuzhev passed away in Holy Spirit Fort[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Bestuzhev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Bestuzhev born?

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

Where did Alexander Bestuzhev die?

Alexander Bestuzhev died in Holy Spirit Fort[4].

Who were Alexander Bestuzhev's parents?

Alexander Bestuzhev's father was Alexander Fedoseevich Bestuzhev[16].

What did Alexander Bestuzhev do for work?

Alexander Bestuzhev worked as poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], critic[9], and military personnel[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q28858384. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q28858384. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Q28858384. wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Q28858384. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . Q28858384. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Q28858384. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Q28858384. wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q28858384. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Concise literary encyclopedia id 1-5823
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family Bestoujev, House of Bestuzhev
    Country of citizenship Russian Empire
    Writing language Russian
    Occupation
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