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 +1856-01-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1919-00-00T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a detective[5]. He draws 54 Wikipedia views per month (fictional_human category, ranking #896 of 5,308).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moscow[2], Erast Fandorin…
  • Erast Fandorin was born on +1856-01-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erast Fandorin died on +1919-00-00T00:00:00Z[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 recorded as detective fiction[19].
  • Erast Fandorin's genre is recorded as historical mystery[20].
  • Erast Fandorin's performer is recorded as Oleg Menshikov[21].
  • Erast Fandorin's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/024tzm[22].
  • Erast Fandorin's family name is recorded as Fandorin[23].
  • Erast Fandorin's given name is recorded as Erast[24].
  • Erast Fandorin's official website is recorded as http://www.akunin.ru/main.html[25].
  • Erast Fandorin's relative is recorded as Nicholas Fandorin[26].
  • Erast Fandorin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[27].

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Origins and Family

Erast Fandorin's place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on +1856-01-20T00:00:00Z[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 +1919-00-00T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Erast Fandorin draws 54 Wikipedia views per month (fictional_human category, ranking #896 of 5,308).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

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.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  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
  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. [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] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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