Alexander Werth

Russian-born British writer, journalist, and war correspondent (1901-1969)
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Alexander Werth

Summary

Alexander Werth is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on February 4, 1901[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 5, 1969[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], war correspondent[7], historian[8], writer[9], and biographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Werth's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Alexander Werth passed away in Paris[4].
  • Alexander Werth was born on February 4, 1901[3].
  • Alexander Werth died on March 5, 1969[5].
  • A child of Alexander Werth was Nicolas Werth[12].
  • Alexander Werth held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Alexander Werth held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Alexander Werth held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • English was Alexander Werth's native language[16].
  • Alexander Werth's professions included journalist[6].
  • Alexander Werth's professions included war correspondent[7].
  • Alexander Werth worked as a historian[8].
  • Alexander Werth's professions included writer[9].
  • Alexander Werth's professions included biographer[10].
  • Among Alexander Werth's employers was The Guardian[17].
  • Alexander Werth was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Werth is Russia at War, 1941-1945[19].
  • Alexander Werth is recorded as male[20].
  • Alexander Werth's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alexander Werth's family name is recorded as Werth[22].
  • Alexander Werth's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[23].
  • Alexander Werth's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[24].
  • Alexander Werth's described by source is recorded as Faces of Moscow[25].
  • Alexander Werth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Alexander Werth's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Alexander Werth'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Werth was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on February 4, 1901[3]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], war correspondent[7], historian[8], writer[9], and biographer[10]. Employers include The Guardian[17], a daily newspaper[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1821[30], headquartered in London[31] and British Broadcasting Corporation[18], a public broadcaster[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1922[34], headquartered in London[35].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alexander Werth is Russia at War, 1941-1945[19].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Werth was Nicolas Werth[12].

Death and Burial

Alexander Werth died on March 5, 1969[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Werth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Werth born?

Alexander Werth's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Alexander Werth die?

Alexander Werth died in Paris[4].

What did Alexander Werth do for work?

Alexander Werth worked as journalist[6], war correspondent[7], historian[8], writer[9], and biographer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . 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. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → alexander-werth
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  4. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0010949-Werth-Alexander-19011969
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