Erast Fandorin

fictional Russian detective created by Boris Akunin
Person fictional_human Q1912438
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Erast Fandorin

Summary

Erast Fandorin is a fictional human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on January 20, 1856[3]. He died on 1919[4]. He worked as a detective[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moscow[2], Erast Fandorin…
  • Erast Fandorin was born on January 20, 1856[3].
  • Erast Fandorin died on 1919[4].
  • Erast Fandorin held citizenship in Russian Empire[7].
  • Erast Fandorin worked as a detective[5].
  • Erast Fandorin's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[8].
  • Erast Fandorin is the creator of Boris Akunin[9].
  • Erast Fandorin received the Order of St. Vladimir[10].
  • Erast Fandorin received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[11].
  • Erast Fandorin received the Order of Saint Anna[12].
  • Erast Fandorin received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[13].
  • Erast Fandorin received the Order of the Chrysanthemum[14].
  • Erast Fandorin received the Order of the Rising Sun[15].
  • Erast Fandorin is recorded as male[16].
  • Erast Fandorin's instance of is recorded as fictional human[17].
  • Erast Fandorin's instance of is recorded as literary character[18].
  • Erast Fandorin's genre is detective fiction[19].
  • Erast Fandorin's genre is historical mystery[20].
  • Erast Fandorin was performed by Oleg Menshikov[21].
  • Erast Fandorin's family name is recorded as Fandorin[22].
  • Erast Fandorin's given name is recorded as Erast[23].
  • Erast Fandorin's official website is recorded as http://www.akunin.ru/main.html[24].
  • Erast Fandorin's relative is recorded as Nicholas Fandorin[25].
  • Erast Fandorin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[26].
  • Erast Fandorin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[27].

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Origins and Family

Erast Fandorin's place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on January 20, 1856[3].

Education

Erast Fandorin's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[8].

Career and Affiliations

Erast Fandorin worked as a detective[5].

Works and Contributions

Erast Fandorin is the creator of Boris Akunin[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Vladimir[10], an order[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1782[30]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[11], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32]; Order of Saint Anna[12], an order[33], in Russian Empire[34], founded in 1735[35]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[13], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; Order of the Chrysanthemum[14], an order[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1876[40]; and Order of the Rising Sun[15], an order[41], in Japan[42], founded in 1875[43].

Death and Burial

Erast Fandorin died on 1919[4].

Why It Matters

Erast Fandorin has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Erast Fandorin born?

Erast Fandorin was born in Moscow[2].

What did Erast Fandorin do for work?

Erast Fandorin worked as detective[5].

Where did Erast Fandorin go to school?

Erast Fandorin was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[8].

What awards did Erast Fandorin receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir[10], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[11], Order of Saint Anna[12], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . 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
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  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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Order of St. Vladimir, Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class, Order of Saint Anna +3
    Educated at → Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Official website → http://www.akunin.ru/main.html
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