Alexander Varnek

Russian painter (1782–1843)
Person human Q4103951
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Alexander Varnek

Summary

Alexander Varnek is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on 1782[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 1, 1843[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Varnek's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Alexander Varnek died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Alexander Varnek was born on 1782[3].
  • Alexander Varnek was born on February 26, 1782[8].
  • Alexander Varnek died on January 1, 1843[5].
  • Alexander Varnek died on March 31, 1843[9].
  • Burial took place at Tikhvin Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Alexander Varnek was Q63807117[11].
  • A child of Alexander Varnek was Konstantin Aleksandrovich Varnek[12].
  • Alexander Varnek held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Alexander Varnek worked as a painter[6].
  • Alexander Varnek's field of work was painting[14].
  • Alexander Varnek was employed by Imperial Academy of Arts[15].
  • Alexander Varnek's education included a stint at Imperial Academy of Arts[16].
  • A notable student of Alexander Varnek was Anton Legashov[17].
  • A notable student of Alexander Varnek was Vasili Venediktovich Baranov[18].
  • Alexander Varnek received the Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[19].
  • Alexander Varnek is recorded as male[20].
  • Alexander Varnek's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alexander Varnek is associated with the Orientalism movement[22].
  • Alexander Varnek's genre is portrait[23].
  • Alexander Varnek's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Varnek[24].
  • Alexander Varnek's family name is recorded as Q113655714[25].
  • Alexander Varnek's given name is recorded as Alexander[26].
  • Alexander Varnek's Commons gallery is recorded as Александр Григорьевич Варнек[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Varnek… Recorded date of birth include 1782[3] and February 26, 1782[8].

Education

Alexander Varnek was educated at Imperial Academy of Arts[16].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Varnek worked as a painter[6]. His field of work was painting[14]. Among his employers was Imperial Academy of Arts[15]. Notable students include Anton Legashov[17], a painter[28], 1798–1865[29], of Russian Empire[30] and Vasili Venediktovich Baranov[18], a painter[31], 1792–1836[32], of Russian Empire[33].

Recognition

Alexander Varnek received the Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[19].

Personal Life

Children include Q63807117[11], an architect[34], 1819–1877[35], of Russian Empire[36] and Konstantin Aleksandrovich Varnek[12], a literary critic[37], 1828–1882[38], of Russian Empire[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1843[5] and March 31, 1843[9]. Alexander Varnek died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Tikhvin Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander Varnek ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Varnek born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Varnek…

Where did Alexander Varnek die?

Alexander Varnek died in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Alexander Varnek do for work?

Alexander Varnek worked as painter[6].

Where did Alexander Varnek go to school?

Alexander Varnek was educated at Imperial Academy of Arts[16].

What awards did Alexander Varnek receive?

Honors received include Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer Imperial Academy of Arts
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