Alexander Ostrovsky

Russian playwright (1823-1886)
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Alexander Ostrovsky
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Alexander Ostrovsky

Summary

Alexander Ostrovsky is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on March 31, 1823[3]. He died in Schelykovo[4]. He died on June 2, 1886[5]. He worked as a translator[6], librettist[7], playwright[8], journalist[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Ostrovsky was born in Moscow[2].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky passed away in Schelykovo[4].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky was born on March 31, 1823[3].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky died on June 2, 1886[5].
  • Burial took place at Kostroma Oblast[12].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky worked as a translator[6].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky worked as a librettist[7].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky worked as a playwright[8].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky worked as a journalist[9].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky's professions included writer[10].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky's professions included theatrical director[14].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky was employed by Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky's education included a stint at First Moscow gymnasium[16].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky was educated at Moscow State University, Faculty of Law[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Ostrovsky is Enough Stupidity in Every Wise Man[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Ostrovsky is The Storm[19].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky is recorded as male[21].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky's genre is comedy[23].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Ostrovsky (playwright)[24].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky's family name is recorded as Ostrovsky[25].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[26].
  • Alexander Ostrovsky's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Alexander Ostrovsky (playwright)[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Alexander Ostrovsky… he was born on March 31, 1823[3].

Education

Educated at First Moscow gymnasium[16], a Gymnasium[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1804[30] and Moscow State University, Faculty of Law[17], a faculty of law[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1755[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], librettist[7], playwright[8], journalist[9], writer[10], and theatrical director[14]. Alexander Ostrovsky was employed by Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Enough Stupidity in Every Wise Man[18], a literary work[34], founded in 1868[35] and The Storm[19], a literary work[36], founded in 1859[37]. Things named for Alexander Ostrovsky include Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture[38] and Ostrovsky Square[39].

Death and Burial

Alexander Ostrovsky died on June 2, 1886[5]. He passed away in Schelykovo[4]. He is buried at Kostroma Oblast[12].

Why It Matters

Alexander Ostrovsky has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

He has been cited as an influence by Anton Chekhov[41], a physician[42], 1860–1904[43], of Russian Empire[44], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[45], specialised in prose[46].

Works attributed to him include Without a Dowry[47], a literary work[48], founded in 1878[49]; The Snow Maiden[50], a literary work[51], founded in 1873[52]; Poverty is No Vice[53], a literary work[54], founded in 1853[55]; Wolves and Sheep[56], a literary work[57], founded in 1875[58]; Live Not as You Would Like To[59], a literary work[60], founded in 1854[61]; and A Profitable Position[62], a literary work[63], founded in 1857[64]. Entities named for him include Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture[38] and Ostrovsky Square[39].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Ostrovsky born?

Alexander Ostrovsky's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Alexander Ostrovsky die?

Alexander Ostrovsky passed away in Schelykovo[4].

What did Alexander Ostrovsky do for work?

Alexander Ostrovsky worked as translator[6], librettist[7], playwright[8], journalist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Alexander Ostrovsky go to school?

Alexander Ostrovsky was educated at First Moscow gymnasium[16] and Moscow State University, Faculty of Law[17].

Who did Alexander Ostrovsky influence?

Alexander Ostrovsky has been cited as an influence by Anton Chekhov[41].

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  1. [2] . Q24049633. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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