Derenik Demirchian

Armenian writer (1877–1956)
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Derenik Demirchian
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Derenik Demirchian

Summary

Derenik Demirchian is a human[1]. He was born in Akhalkalaki[2]. He was born on January 17, 1877[3]. He died in Yerevan[4]. He died on December 6, 1956[5]. He worked as a writer[6], opinion journalist[7], literary critic[8], translator[9], and poet[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Akhalkalaki[2], Derenik Demirchian…
  • Derenik Demirchian passed away in Yerevan[4].
  • Derenik Demirchian was born on January 17, 1877[3].
  • Derenik Demirchian died on December 6, 1956[5].
  • Derenik Demirchian held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Derenik Demirchian held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Derenik Demirchian is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[14].
  • Derenik Demirchian's professions included writer[6].
  • Derenik Demirchian worked as an opinion journalist[7].
  • Derenik Demirchian's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Derenik Demirchian worked as a translator[9].
  • Derenik Demirchian's professions included poet[10].
  • Derenik Demirchian worked as a playwright[15].
  • Derenik Demirchian's field of work was creative and professional writing[16].
  • Derenik Demirchian's field of work was translating activity[17].
  • Derenik Demirchian was educated at Gevorkian Theological Seminary[18].
  • Derenik Demirchian's education included a stint at Nersisian School[19].
  • Derenik Demirchian was educated at University of Geneva[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Derenik Demirchian is Vasak[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Derenik Demirchian is Nazar the Brave[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Derenik Demirchian is Yerkir hayreni[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Derenik Demirchian is Vardananq[24].
  • Derenik Demirchian received the Order of Lenin[25].
  • Derenik Demirchian received the Honored Art Worker of the Armenian SSR[26].
  • Derenik Demirchian received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Akhalkalaki[2], Derenik Demirchian… he was born on January 17, 1877[3]. He is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[14].

Education

Educated at Gevorkian Theological Seminary[18], a seminary[28], in Armenia[29], founded in 1874[30]; Nersisian School[19], a school[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1824[33], headquartered in Tbilisi[34]; and University of Geneva[20], a public research university[35], in Switzerland[36], founded in 1559[37], headquartered in Geneva[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], opinion journalist[7], literary critic[8], translator[9], poet[10], and playwright[15]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[16], an academic discipline[39] and translating activity[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Vasak[21], a literary work[40], founded in 1912[41]; Nazar the Brave[22], a literary work[42]; Yerkir hayreni[23], a literary work[43], founded in 1939[44]; and Vardananq[24], a literary work[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[25], an order[46], in Soviet Union[47], founded in 1930[48]; Honored Art Worker of the Armenian SSR[26]; and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[27], a socialist order of merit[49], in Soviet Union[50], founded in 1928[51].

Death and Burial

Derenik Demirchian died on December 6, 1956[5]. He died in Yerevan[4].

Why It Matters

Derenik Demirchian has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Derenik Demirchian born?

Born in Akhalkalaki[2], Derenik Demirchian…

Where did Derenik Demirchian die?

Derenik Demirchian passed away in Yerevan[4].

What did Derenik Demirchian do for work?

Derenik Demirchian worked as writer[6], opinion journalist[7], literary critic[8], translator[9], and poet[10].

Where did Derenik Demirchian go to school?

Derenik Demirchian was educated at Gevorkian Theological Seminary[18], Nersisian School[19], and University of Geneva[20].

What awards did Derenik Demirchian receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[25], Honored Art Worker of the Armenian SSR[26], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[27], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[53].

References

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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. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Armenian Concise Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Armenian Concise Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [53] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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