Apollon Maykov
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Summary
Apollon Maykov was born on May 23, 1821[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on March 8, 1897[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a poet[5], translator[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], and opinion journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,374 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 23, 1821[11]
- Date of death: March 20, 1897[12]
- Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[13]
- Father: Nikolay Maykov[14]
- Mother: Yevgeniya Maykova[15]
- Spouse: Anna Maykova[16]
- Child: Apollon Maykov[17]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[18]
- Ethnic group: Russians[19]
- Occupation: translator of Adam Mickiewicz[20], librettist[21]
- Field of work: poetry[22]
- Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[23]
- Award received: Pushkin Prize[24], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[25], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[28], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[29], Order of St. Vladimir[30], Order of Saint Stanislaus[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Family: House of Maykov[33]
- Genre: narrative poetry[34]
- Commons category: Apollon Maykov[35]
- Family name: Maykov[36]
- Given name: Apollon[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Apollon Maykov[38]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[39], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[40], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Library of the World's Best Literature[44], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[45], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[46], Russian writers: XIX c. [2/2][47], Faces of Moscow[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[49]
- Commons Creator page: Apollon Maykov[50]
Why It Matters
Apollon Maykov has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Apollon Maykov born?
Apollon Maykov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
Where did Apollon Maykov die?
Apollon Maykov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
Who were Apollon Maykov's parents?
Apollon Maykov's father was Nikolay Maykov[14]. Apollon Maykov's mother was Yevgeniya Maykova[15].
Who was Apollon Maykov married to?
Apollon Maykov's spouses include Anna Maykova[16].
What did Apollon Maykov do for work?
Apollon Maykov worked as a poet[5], translator[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], and opinion journalist[9].
Where did Apollon Maykov go to school?
Apollon Maykov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[23].
What awards did Apollon Maykov receive?
Honors received include Pushkin Prize[24], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[25], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27].