Alexander Krakau

Russian architect (1817-1888)
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Summary

Alexander Krakau was born on January 1, 1817[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on January 1, 1888[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as an architect[5]. He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[7]
  • Father: Johann Jakob Krakau[8]
  • Spouse: Q110293162[9]
  • Child: Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Krakau[10], Кракау, Василий Александрович[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12]
  • Employer: Imperial Academy of Arts[13]
  • Educated at: Imperial Academy of Arts[14]
  • Award received: Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[15], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[16], Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[17], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[18], Медаль «В память войны 1853—1856» из тёмной бронзы на Владимирской ленте[19], Order of Franz Joseph[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Movement: eclectic architecture[22]
  • Commons category: Georg Alexander Krakau[23]
  • Family name: Krakau[24]
  • Given name: Aleksandr[25]
  • Work location: Saint Petersburg[26], Ivangorod[27]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28]
  • Commons Creator page: Georg Alexander Krakau[29]
  • Civil rank: Privy Councillor[30]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Krakau born?

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

Where did Alexander Krakau die?

Alexander Krakau died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Alexander Krakau's parents?

Alexander Krakau's father was Johann Jakob Krakau[8].

Who was Alexander Krakau married to?

Alexander Krakau's spouses include Q110293162[9].

What did Alexander Krakau do for work?

Alexander Krakau worked as an architect[5].

Where did Alexander Krakau go to school?

Alexander Krakau was educated at Imperial Academy of Arts[14].

What awards did Alexander Krakau receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[15], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[16], Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[17], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[18].

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  21. [1] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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