Alexander Blok

Russian poet (1880–1921)
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Alexander Blok

Summary

Alexander Blok is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on November 16, 1880[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on August 7, 1921[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], playwright[8], writer[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,421 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Blok was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Alexander Blok passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Alexander Blok was born on November 16, 1880[3].
  • Alexander Blok was born on January 28, 1880[12].
  • Alexander Blok was born on November 28, 1880[13].
  • Alexander Blok died on August 7, 1921[5].
  • Burial took place at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[14].
  • Alexander Blok's father was Aleksandr Blok[15].
  • Alexander Blok's mother was Alexandra Beketova[16].
  • Among Alexander Blok's spouses was Lyubov Blok[17].
  • A child of Alexander Blok was Aleksandr Kuleshov[18].
  • Alexander Blok held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
  • Alexander Blok held citizenship in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[20].
  • Alexander Blok worked as a poet[6].
  • Alexander Blok worked as a translator[7].
  • Alexander Blok worked as a playwright[8].
  • Alexander Blok worked as a writer[9].
  • Alexander Blok's professions included philosopher[10].
  • Alexander Blok's professions included opinion journalist[21].
  • Alexander Blok was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Blok is The Twelve[23].
  • Alexander Blok is recorded as male[24].
  • Alexander Blok's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alexander Blok's family is recorded as Blok[26].
  • Alexander Blok is associated with the Symbolism movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Blok's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 16, 1880[3], January 28, 1880[12], and November 28, 1880[13]. His father was Aleksandr Blok[15]. His mother was Alexandra Beketova[16].

Education

Alexander Blok's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], playwright[8], writer[9], philosopher[10], and opinion journalist[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alexander Blok is The Twelve[23].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Blok's spouses was Lyubov Blok[17]. A child of him was Aleksandr Kuleshov[18].

Death and Burial

Alexander Blok died on August 7, 1921[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. The cause of death was endocarditis[28]. Burial took place at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[14].

Why It Matters

Alexander Blok ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,421 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

He has been cited as an influence by Roza Mira[31], a literary work[32], founded in 1958[33], written by Daniil Andreyev[34].

Works attributed to him include The Twelve[35], a narrative poetry[36], founded in 1918[37]; The Scythians[38], a literary work[39], founded in 1918[40]; and The Lady Unknown[41], a literary work[42], founded in 1906[43].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Blok born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Blok…

Where did Alexander Blok die?

Alexander Blok passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Alexander Blok's parents?

Alexander Blok's father was Aleksandr Blok[15]. Alexander Blok's mother was Alexandra Beketova[16].

Who was Alexander Blok married to?

Alexander Blok's spouses include Lyubov Blok[17].

What did Alexander Blok do for work?

Alexander Blok worked as poet[6], translator[7], playwright[8], writer[9], and philosopher[10].

Where did Alexander Blok go to school?

Alexander Blok was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[22].

Who did Alexander Blok influence?

Alexander Blok has been cited as an influence by Roza Mira[31].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . Q26690108. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Q26690108. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Q26690108. wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [26] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [28] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Q26690108. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 1, 2005. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Gleb95 · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Mother Alexandra Beketova
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