Alexander Krakau

Russian architect (1817-1888)
Person human Q4237494
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Alexander Krakau

Summary

Alexander Krakau is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on January 1, 1817[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 1, 1888[5]. He worked as an architect[6].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Krakau's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Alexander Krakau passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Alexander Krakau was born on January 1, 1817[3].
  • Alexander Krakau died on January 1, 1888[5].
  • Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[7].
  • Alexander Krakau's father was Johann Jakob Krakau[8].
  • Alexander Krakau was married to Q110293162[9].
  • A child of Alexander Krakau was Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Krakau[10].
  • A child of Alexander Krakau was Q84719804[11].
  • Alexander Krakau held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Alexander Krakau's professions included architect[6].
  • Alexander Krakau was employed by Imperial Academy of Arts[13].
  • Alexander Krakau's education included a stint at Imperial Academy of Arts[14].
  • Alexander Krakau received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[15].
  • Alexander Krakau received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[16].
  • Alexander Krakau received the Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[17].
  • Alexander Krakau received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[18].
  • Alexander Krakau received the Q55449189[19].
  • Alexander Krakau received the Order of Franz Joseph[20].
  • Alexander Krakau is recorded as male[21].
  • Alexander Krakau's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alexander Krakau is associated with the eclectic architecture movement[23].
  • Alexander Krakau's Commons category is recorded as Georg Alexander Krakau[24].
  • Alexander Krakau's family name is recorded as Krakau[25].
  • Alexander Krakau's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[26].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Krakau's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on January 1, 1817[3]. His father was Johann Jakob Krakau[8].

Education

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

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Krakau's professions included architect[6]. Among his employers was Imperial Academy of Arts[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[15], a grade of an order[27], in Russian Empire[28]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[16], a grade of an order[29], in Russian Empire[30]; Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[17], a medallion[31]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[18], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Q55449189[19], a class of award[34], in Russian Empire[35]; and Order of Franz Joseph[20], an order of chivalry[36], in Austrian Empire[37], founded in 1849[38].

Personal Life

Alexander Krakau was married to Q110293162[9]. Children include Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Krakau[10], a chemist[39], 1855–1909[40], of Russian Empire[41], specialised in chemistry[42] and Q84719804[11], a teacher[43], 1857–1936[44], of Russian Empire[45].

Death and Burial

Alexander Krakau died on January 1, 1888[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Krakau born?

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

Where did Alexander Krakau die?

Alexander Krakau passed away 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 architect[6].

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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  22. [3] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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