Hyacinth

Russian sinologist, historian, and missionary (1777–1853)
Person human Q381482
Hyacinth
Nikolay Bestuzhev (1791-1855) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Hyacinth was born on August 29, 1777, in Tipnery[1][2][3]. He was an explorer, historian, missionary, sinologist, geographer, and Eastern Orthodox priest by occupation[1]. Hyacinth practiced Eastern Orthodoxy and received his education from the Kazan Theological Academy.

He specialized in the field of sinology. His work earned him the Demidov Prize. Hyacinth died on May 11, 1853, in Saint Petersburg[1][2][4][3]. He was buried at the Lazarev Cemetery.

Hyacinth

Summary

Hyacinth is a human[1]. He was born in Tipnery[2]. He was born on August 29, 1777[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on May 11, 1853[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], historian[7], missionary[8], sinologist[9], and geographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hyacinth was born in Tipnery[2].
  • Hyacinth died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Hyacinth was born on August 29, 1777[3].
  • Hyacinth was born on August 27, 1777[12].
  • Hyacinth was born on 1777[13].
  • Hyacinth died on May 11, 1853[5].
  • Hyacinth died on May 23, 1853[14].
  • Hyacinth died on 1853[15].
  • Hyacinth is buried at Lazarev Cemetery[16].
  • Hyacinth held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Hyacinth worked as an explorer[6].
  • Hyacinth's professions included historian[7].
  • Hyacinth worked as a missionary[8].
  • Hyacinth worked as a sinologist[9].
  • Hyacinth's professions included geographer[10].
  • Hyacinth worked as an Eastern Orthodox priest[18].
  • Hyacinth's field of work was sinology[19].
  • Among Hyacinth's employers was Q4058300[20].
  • Hyacinth was educated at Kazan Theological Academy[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Hyacinth is Palladius system[22].
  • Hyacinth received the Demidov Prize[23].
  • Hyacinth was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Hyacinth's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[25].
  • Hyacinth is recorded as male[26].
  • Hyacinth's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tipnery[2], Hyacinth… Recorded date of birth include August 29, 1777[3], August 27, 1777[12], and 1777[13].

Education

Hyacinth was educated at Kazan Theological Academy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], historian[7], missionary[8], sinologist[9], geographer[10], and Eastern Orthodox priest[18]. Hyacinth's field of work was sinology[19]. He was employed by Q4058300[20]. He supervised Q18057940 as a doctoral student[28].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hyacinth is Palladius system[22].

Recognition

Hyacinth received the Demidov Prize[23].

Personal Life

Hyacinth's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 11, 1853[5], May 23, 1853[14], and 1853[15]. Hyacinth died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Lazarev Cemetery[16].

Why It Matters

Hyacinth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Hyacinth born?

Hyacinth's place of birth was Tipnery[2].

Where did Hyacinth die?

Hyacinth passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Hyacinth do for work?

Hyacinth worked as explorer[6], historian[7], missionary[8], sinologist[9], and geographer[10].

Where did Hyacinth go to school?

Hyacinth was educated at Kazan Theological Academy[21].

What awards did Hyacinth receive?

Honors received include Demidov Prize[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [27] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Q23930845. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [28] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Q23930845. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . NLR Employees. wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Q23930845. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia. wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Palladius system
    Given name Nikita
    Field of work sinology
    Doctoral student Q18057940
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