Denis Fonvizin

Russian writer (1745-1792)
Person human Q315885
Denis Fonvizin
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Denis Fonvizin

Summary

Denis Fonvizin is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on April 3, 1745[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on December 1, 1792[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], playwright[8], poet[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (268 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Denis Fonvizin's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Denis Fonvizin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Denis Fonvizin was born on April 3, 1745[3].
  • Denis Fonvizin was born on April 14, 1743[12].
  • Denis Fonvizin died on December 1, 1792[5].
  • Denis Fonvizin died on December 12, 1792[13].
  • Denis Fonvizin is buried at Alexander Nevsky Lavra[14].
  • Burial took place at Lazarev Cemetery[15].
  • Denis Fonvizin's father was Ivan A. Fonvizin[16].
  • Denis Fonvizin's mother was Yekaterina Dmitriyeva-Mamonova[17].
  • Denis Fonvizin held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Denis Fonvizin worked as a linguist[6].
  • Denis Fonvizin's professions included writer[7].
  • Denis Fonvizin's professions included playwright[8].
  • Denis Fonvizin worked as a poet[9].
  • Denis Fonvizin worked as a translator[10].
  • Denis Fonvizin was educated at Moscow University Gymnasium[19].
  • Denis Fonvizin's education included a stint at Lomonosov Moscow State University[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Denis Fonvizin is The Minor[21].
  • Denis Fonvizin is recorded as male[22].
  • Denis Fonvizin's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Denis Fonvizin's family is recorded as Fonvizin[24].
  • Denis Fonvizin's Commons category is recorded as Denis Fonvizin[25].
  • Denis Fonvizin's given name is recorded as Denis[26].
  • Denis Fonvizin's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Denis Fonvizin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Denis Fonvizin… Recorded date of birth include April 3, 1745[3] and April 14, 1743[12]. His father was Ivan A. Fonvizin[16]. His mother was Yekaterina Dmitriyeva-Mamonova[17].

Education

Educated at Moscow University Gymnasium[19], a Gymnasium[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1755[30] and Lomonosov Moscow State University[20], a public university[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1755[33], headquartered in Moscow[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], playwright[8], poet[9], and translator[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Denis Fonvizin is The Minor[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 1, 1792[5] and December 12, 1792[13]. Denis Fonvizin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Recorded place of burial include Alexander Nevsky Lavra[14] and Lazarev Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

Denis Fonvizin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (268 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Works attributed to him include The Minor[37], a literary work[38], founded in 1781[39].

FAQs

Where was Denis Fonvizin born?

Born in Moscow[2], Denis Fonvizin…

Where did Denis Fonvizin die?

Denis Fonvizin died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Denis Fonvizin's parents?

Denis Fonvizin's father was Ivan A. Fonvizin[16]. Denis Fonvizin's mother was Yekaterina Dmitriyeva-Mamonova[17].

What did Denis Fonvizin do for work?

Denis Fonvizin worked as linguist[6], writer[7], playwright[8], poet[9], and translator[10].

Where did Denis Fonvizin go to school?

Denis Fonvizin was educated at Moscow University Gymnasium[19] and Lomonosov Moscow State University[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Q135472448. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Q135472448. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume III. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume III. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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