Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov

Russian general (1753-1840)
Person human Q1376893
Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov
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Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov

Summary

Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on August 24, 1753[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on May 25, 1840[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov was born on August 24, 1753[3].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov was born on January 1, 1754[9].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov died on May 25, 1840[5].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov died on January 1, 1840[10].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's father was Mikhail Andreevich Rimsky-Korsakov[11].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's mother was Q110995185[12].
  • A child of Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov was Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov[13].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov worked as a military officer[6].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov worked as a politician[7].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[15].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[18].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov received the Order of St. Andrew[19].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov received the Gold Sword for Bravery[20].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's family is recorded as House of Rimsky-Korsakov[24].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's military branch is recorded as infantry[25].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Mikhailovich Rimskiy-Korsakov[26].
  • Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's place of birth was Moscow[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 24, 1753[3] and January 1, 1754[9]. His father was Mikhail Andreevich Rimsky-Korsakov[11]. His mother was Q110995185[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[18], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of St. Andrew[19], an order[34], in Russian Empire[35], founded in 1698[36]; Gold Sword for Bravery[20], a weapon of honor[37], in Russian Empire[38], founded in 1720[39]; and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov was Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 25, 1840[5] and January 1, 1840[10]. Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov born?

Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov die?

Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's parents?

Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's father was Mikhail Andreevich Rimsky-Korsakov[11]. Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's mother was Q110995185[12].

What did Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov do for work?

Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[18], and Order of St. Andrew[19].

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  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [27] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [9] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [10] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation military officer, politician
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    Place of birth Moscow
    Military, police or special rank general, General of the Infantry
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