Alexander Piatigorsky

Russian philosopher (1929–2009)
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Alexander Piatigorsky

Summary

Alexander Piatigorsky is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on January 30, 1929[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 25, 2009[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], philosopher[7], orientalist[8], Indologist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moscow[2], Alexander Piatigorsky…
  • Alexander Piatigorsky died in London[4].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky was born on January 30, 1929[3].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky died on October 25, 2009[5].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky held citizenship in Russia[13].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky's professions included linguist[6].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky worked as an orientalist[8].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky worked as an Indologist[9].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky worked as a writer[10].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky's field of work was philosophy[15].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky's field of work was oriental studies[16].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky's field of work was Indology[17].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky's field of work was literature[18].
  • Among Alexander Piatigorsky's employers was Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Among Alexander Piatigorsky's employers was SOAS, University of London[20].
  • Among Alexander Piatigorsky's employers was Lomonosov Moscow State University[21].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky was educated at Moscow University's Department of Philosophy[22].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky's doctoral advisor was George de Roerich[23].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky received the Andrei Biely Prize[24].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky was influenced by Bidia Dandaron[25].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky was influenced by Juri Lotman[26].
  • Alexander Piatigorsky was influenced by Merab Mamardashvili[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Alexander Piatigorsky… he was born on January 30, 1929[3].

Education

Alexander Piatigorsky was educated at Moscow University's Department of Philosophy[22]. His doctoral advisor was George de Roerich[23]. He earned the academic degree of candidate of philology[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], philosopher[7], orientalist[8], Indologist[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include philosophy[15], an academic discipline[29]; oriental studies[16], an academic discipline[30]; Indology[17], an academic discipline[31]; and literature[18], a type of arts[32]. Employers include Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences[19], a research institute[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1930[35], headquartered in Moscow[36]; SOAS, University of London[20], a public research university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1916[39], headquartered in London[40]; and Lomonosov Moscow State University[21], a public university[41], in Russia[42], founded in 1755[43], headquartered in Moscow[44].

Recognition

Alexander Piatigorsky received the Andrei Biely Prize[24].

Death and Burial

Alexander Piatigorsky died on October 25, 2009[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Piatigorsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

He has been cited as an influence by Linnart Mäll[47], a linguist[48], 1938–2010[49], of Estonia[50], awarded the Order of the White Star, 4th Class[51].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Piatigorsky born?

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

Where did Alexander Piatigorsky die?

Alexander Piatigorsky passed away in London[4].

What did Alexander Piatigorsky do for work?

Alexander Piatigorsky worked as linguist[6], philosopher[7], orientalist[8], Indologist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Alexander Piatigorsky go to school?

Alexander Piatigorsky was educated at Moscow University's Department of Philosophy[22].

What awards did Alexander Piatigorsky receive?

Honors received include Andrei Biely Prize[24].

Who did Alexander Piatigorsky influence?

Alexander Piatigorsky has been cited as an influence by Linnart Mäll[47].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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