Alexander Vesnin

Soviet Russian architect (1883–1959)
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Alexander Vesnin
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Alexander Vesnin

Summary

Alexander Vesnin is a human[1]. He was born in Yuryevets[2]. He was born on +1883-05-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on +1959-11-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6], lecturer[7], draftsperson[8], painter[9], and scenographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yuryevets[2], Alexander Vesnin…
  • Alexander Vesnin died in Moscow[4].
  • Alexander Vesnin was born on +1883-05-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Vesnin was born on +1883-05-28T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Alexander Vesnin died on +1959-11-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexander Vesnin died on +1959-09-07T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Alexander Vesnin is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[14].
  • Alexander Vesnin held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Alexander Vesnin held citizenship in Soviet Union[16].
  • Alexander Vesnin's professions included architect[6].
  • Alexander Vesnin's professions included lecturer[7].
  • Alexander Vesnin worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • Alexander Vesnin's professions included painter[9].
  • Alexander Vesnin worked as a scenographer[10].
  • Alexander Vesnin worked as a visual artist[17].
  • Alexander Vesnin's field of work was architecture[18].
  • Alexander Vesnin's field of work was scenography[19].
  • Alexander Vesnin's field of work was visual arts[20].
  • Alexander Vesnin's education included a stint at Saint-Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Vesnin is Dnipro Hydroelectric Station[22].
  • Alexander Vesnin received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23].
  • Alexander Vesnin's image is recorded as Vesnin A.A.jpg[24].
  • Alexander Vesnin is recorded as male[25].
  • Alexander Vesnin's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alexander Vesnin's ISNI is recorded as 0000000107833601[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Yuryevets[2], Alexander Vesnin… Recorded date of birth include +1883-05-16T00:00:00Z[3] and +1883-05-28T00:00:00Z[12].

Education

Alexander Vesnin was educated at Saint-Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], lecturer[7], draftsperson[8], painter[9], scenographer[10], and visual artist[17]. Fields of work include architecture[18], an academic discipline[28]; scenography[19], an academic discipline[29]; and visual arts[20], a type of arts[30].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alexander Vesnin is Dnipro Hydroelectric Station[22]. Things named for him include 7224 Vesnina[31], an asteroid[32].

Recognition

Alexander Vesnin received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1959-11-07T00:00:00Z[5] and +1959-09-07T00:00:00Z[13]. Alexander Vesnin passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Alexander Vesnin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include 7224 Vesnina[31], an asteroid[32].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Vesnin born?

Born in Yuryevets[2], Alexander Vesnin…

Where did Alexander Vesnin die?

Alexander Vesnin died in Moscow[4].

What did Alexander Vesnin do for work?

Alexander Vesnin worked as architect[6], lecturer[7], draftsperson[8], painter[9], and scenographer[10].

Where did Alexander Vesnin go to school?

Alexander Vesnin was educated at Saint-Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering[21].

What awards did Alexander Vesnin receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Has works in the collection Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Museum of Modern Art
    Aliases
    Work location Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Italy
    Award received Order of the Red Banner of Labour
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