Boris Godunov

Russian Tsar (1598–1605)
Person human Q170172
Boris Godunov
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Boris Godunov

Summary

Boris Godunov is a human[1]. Born in Vyazma[2], he… he was born on August 12, 1552[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on April 23, 1605[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and Oprichnik[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,603 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Boris Godunov's place of birth was Vyazma[2].
  • Boris Godunov died in Moscow[4].
  • Boris Godunov was born on August 12, 1552[3].
  • Boris Godunov was born on 1551[9].
  • Boris Godunov died on April 23, 1605[5].
  • Boris Godunov died on January 1, 1605[10].
  • Boris Godunov died on April 13, 1605[11].
  • Burial took place at Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius[12].
  • Boris Godunov's father was Fyodor Godunov[13].
  • Boris Godunov was married to Maria Skuratova-Belskaya[14].
  • A child of Boris Godunov was Feodor II of Russia[15].
  • A child of Boris Godunov was Xenia Borisovna of Russia[16].
  • Boris Godunov held citizenship in Tsardom of Russia[17].
  • Boris Godunov's professions included politician[6].
  • Boris Godunov's professions included Oprichnik[7].
  • Boris Godunov held the position of Tsar of All Russia[18].
  • Boris Godunov's religion is recorded as Russian Orthodox Church[19].
  • Boris Godunov is recorded as male[20].
  • Boris Godunov's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Boris Godunov's family is recorded as Godunov[22].
  • Boris Godunov's noble title is recorded as Tsar of All Russia[23].
  • Boris Godunov's Commons category is recorded as Boris Godunov[24].
  • The cause of death was disease[25].
  • Boris Godunov's family name is recorded as Godunov[26].
  • Boris Godunov's given name is recorded as Boris[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 14ccc1e1-a283-42b3-8849-e477d8388b56[29]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Vyazma[2], Boris Godunov… Recorded date of birth include August 12, 1552[3] and 1551[9]. His father was Fyodor Godunov[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and Oprichnik[7]. Boris Godunov held the position of Tsar of All Russia[18].

Personal Life

Among Boris Godunov's spouses was Maria Skuratova-Belskaya[14]. Children include Feodor II of Russia[15], a cartographer[30], 1589–1605[31], of Tsardom of Russia[32], specialised in cartography[33] and Xenia Borisovna of Russia[16], 1582–1622[34]. His religion is recorded as Russian Orthodox Church[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 23, 1605[5], January 1, 1605[10], and April 13, 1605[11]. Boris Godunov passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was disease[25]. He is buried at Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Boris Godunov include he[35], a dramatic work[36], founded in 1825[37], written by Alexander Pushkin[38].

Why It Matters

Boris Godunov ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,603 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include he[35], a dramatic work[36], founded in 1825[37], written by Alexander Pushkin[38].

FAQs

Where was Boris Godunov born?

Born in Vyazma[2], Boris Godunov…

Where did Boris Godunov die?

Boris Godunov died in Moscow[4].

Who were Boris Godunov's parents?

Boris Godunov's father was Fyodor Godunov[13].

Who was Boris Godunov married to?

Boris Godunov's spouses include Maria Skuratova-Belskaya[14].

What did Boris Godunov do for work?

Boris Godunov worked as politician[6] and Oprichnik[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . oaj.fupress.net. Retrieved . oaj.fupress.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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