Boris Anrep

Russian artist, active in Britain (1883–1969)
Person human Q2558738
Boris Anrep
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Boris Anrep

Summary

Boris Anrep is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on September 15, 1883[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 7, 1969[5]. He worked as a mosaicist[6], poet[7], painter[8], critic[9], and draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Boris Anrep was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Boris Anrep passed away in London[4].
  • Boris Anrep was born on September 15, 1883[3].
  • Boris Anrep was born on September 27, 1883[12].
  • Boris Anrep was born on September 28, 1883[13].
  • Boris Anrep died on June 7, 1969[5].
  • Boris Anrep is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[14].
  • Boris Anrep's father was Vassily von Anrep[15].
  • Boris Anrep held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Russian was Boris Anrep's native language[17].
  • Boris Anrep's professions included mosaicist[6].
  • Boris Anrep's professions included poet[7].
  • Boris Anrep's professions included painter[8].
  • Boris Anrep's professions included critic[9].
  • Boris Anrep's professions included draftsperson[10].
  • Boris Anrep's professions included watercolorist[18].
  • Boris Anrep was educated at Académie Julian[19].
  • Boris Anrep's education included a stint at Edinburgh College of Art[20].
  • Boris Anrep's education included a stint at Académie de la Grande Chaumière[21].
  • Boris Anrep's education included a stint at Imperial School of Jurisprudence[22].
  • Boris Anrep was educated at Académie de La Palette[23].
  • Boris Anrep received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with swords[24].
  • Boris Anrep received the Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov)[25].
  • Boris Anrep received the Order of St. Anne 3rd class with swords and bow[26].
  • Boris Anrep is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Boris Anrep's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 15, 1883[3], September 27, 1883[12], and September 28, 1883[13]. His father was Vassily von Anrep[15]. Russian was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Académie Julian[19], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1867[30]; Edinburgh College of Art[20], an art academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1760[33]; Académie de la Grande Chaumière[21], an art academy[34], in France[35], founded in 1904[36]; Imperial School of Jurisprudence[22], an educational institution[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1835[39]; and Académie de La Palette[23], an art academy[40], in France[41], founded in 1900[42], headquartered in Paris[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mosaicist[6], poet[7], painter[8], critic[9], draftsperson[10], and watercolorist[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with swords[24], a grade of an order[44], in Russian Empire[45]; Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov)[25], a grade of an order[46], in Russian Empire[47]; and Order of St. Anne 3rd class with swords and bow[26], a grade of an order[48], in Russian Empire[49].

Death and Burial

Boris Anrep died on June 7, 1969[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[14].

Why It Matters

Boris Anrep ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Boris Anrep born?

Boris Anrep's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Boris Anrep die?

Boris Anrep died in London[4].

Who were Boris Anrep's parents?

Boris Anrep's father was Vassily von Anrep[15].

What did Boris Anrep do for work?

Boris Anrep worked as mosaicist[6], poet[7], painter[8], critic[9], and draftsperson[10].

Where did Boris Anrep go to school?

Boris Anrep was educated at Académie Julian[19], Edinburgh College of Art[20], Académie de la Grande Chaumière[21], and Imperial School of Jurisprudence[22].

What awards did Boris Anrep receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with swords[24], Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov)[25], and Order of St. Anne 3rd class with swords and bow[26].

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  3. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century. wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Saint Petersburg
    Educated at Académie Julian, Edinburgh College of Art, Académie de la Grande Chaumière +2
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    Described by source Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon, vol. 4, Russian Writers 1800-1917: Tome 1, Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century
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