David Malyan

Armenian actor (1904-1976)
Person human Q4279685
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Summary

David Malyan was born on April 4, 1904[1], in Zagatala[2]. He died on July 17, 1976[3], in Yerevan[4]. He worked as an actor[5], theatrical director[6], and drama teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Tokhmakh cemetery[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[10], Soviet Union[11]
  • Ethnic group: Armenians[12]
  • Employer: Sundukyan State Academic Theatre[13], Petros Adamian Tbilisi State Armenian Drama Theatre[14], Gyumri State Drama Theater named after Vardan Ajemyan[15], Երևանի բանվորական շրջիկ թատրոն[16]
  • Award received: People's Artist of the USSR[17], People's Artist of the Armenian SSR[18], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19], Honored Artist of the Armenian SSR[20], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[21], Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"[22], Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[23], Stalin Prize, 3rd degree[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26]
  • Given name: David[27]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[28], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7[29]
  • Name in native language: Դավիթ Մելքումի Մալյան[30]

Why It Matters

David Malyan has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was David Malyan born?

David Malyan's place of birth was Zagatala[2].

Where did David Malyan die?

David Malyan passed away in Yerevan[4].

What did David Malyan do for work?

David Malyan worked as an actor[5], theatrical director[6], and drama teacher[7].

What awards did David Malyan receive?

Honors received include People's Artist of the USSR[17], People's Artist of the Armenian SSR[18], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19], and Honored Artist of the Armenian SSR[20].

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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. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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