Alexander Sumarokov
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Summary
Alexander Sumarokov was born on November 14, 1717[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on October 1, 1777[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], librettist[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,281 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lappeenranta[11]
- Date of birth: November 25, 1717[12]
- Date of death: October 12, 1777[13]
- Place of burial: Donskoe cemetery[14]
- Father: Pyotr Sumarokov[15]
- Mother: Q60193662[16]
- Child: Ekaterina Kniazhnina[17]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[18]
- Occupation: satirist[19], impressionist[20]
- Educated at: First Cadet Corps[21]
- Award received: Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22], Order of Saint Anna[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family: House of Sumarokov[25]
- Movement: Classicism[26]
- Genre: poetry[27], drama[28]
- Commons category: Alexander Sumarokov[29]
- Military, police or special rank: poruchik[30], colonel[31], brigadier[32]
- Family name: Sumarokov[33]
- Given name: Aleksandr[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alexander Sumarokov[35]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[36], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[37], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[38], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Russian Biographical Dictionary[40], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], Library of the World's Best Literature[42], Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume III[43], Faces of Moscow[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[45]
- Commons Creator page: Alexander Sumarokov[46]
- Start of work period: 1740[47]
- End of work period: 1777[48]
Why It Matters
Alexander Sumarokov has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Sumarokov born?
Alexander Sumarokov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
Where did Alexander Sumarokov die?
Alexander Sumarokov died in Moscow[4].
Who were Alexander Sumarokov's parents?
Alexander Sumarokov's father was Pyotr Sumarokov[15]. Alexander Sumarokov's mother was Q60193662[16].
What did Alexander Sumarokov do for work?
Alexander Sumarokov worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], librettist[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did Alexander Sumarokov go to school?
Alexander Sumarokov was educated at First Cadet Corps[21].
What awards did Alexander Sumarokov receive?
Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22] and Order of Saint Anna[23].