Michael Rostovtzeff

Russian historian of ancient history (1870–1952)
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Michael Rostovtzeff
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Michael Rostovtzeff

Summary

Michael Rostovtzeff is a human[1]. He was born in Zhytomyr[2]. He was born on October 29, 1870[3]. He died in New Haven[4]. He worked as an economic historian[5], classical archaeologist[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], university teacher[8], and social historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Michael Rostovtzeff was born in Zhytomyr[2].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff's place of birth was Kyiv[11].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff died in New Haven[4].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff was born on October 29, 1870[3].
  • Burial took place at New Haven[12].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff is buried at Grove Street Cemetery[13].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff's father was Q29359441[14].
  • Among Michael Rostovtzeff's spouses was Sophie M. Kulezycki[15].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff worked as an economic historian[5].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff's professions included classical archaeologist[6].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff's professions included historian of classical antiquity[7].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff's professions included social historian[9].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff's professions included economist[18].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff's field of work was history[19].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff's field of work was classical philology[20].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff's field of work was archaeology[21].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff held the position of professor[22].
  • Among Michael Rostovtzeff's employers was Imperial St. Petersburg University[23].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff was employed by University of Wisconsin–Madison[24].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff was employed by Yale University[25].
  • Among Michael Rostovtzeff's employers was University of Oxford[26].
  • Michael Rostovtzeff's education included a stint at Faculty of History and Philology of St. Petersburg University[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Zhytomyr[2], a city of regional significance of Ukraine[28], in Grand Duchy of Lithuania[29], founded in 0884[30] and Kyiv[11], a largest city[31], in Ukraine[32], founded in 0482[33]. Michael Rostovtzeff was born on October 29, 1870[3]. His father was Q29359441[14].

Education

Educated at Faculty of History and Philology of St. Petersburg University[27]; Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[34], a public university[35], in Russian Empire[36], founded in 1834[37]; and Q4348927[38], a Gymnasium[39], in Russian Empire[40], founded in 1809[41]. Michael Rostovtzeff's doctoral advisor was Nikodim Kondakov[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economic historian[5], classical archaeologist[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], university teacher[8], social historian[9], and economist[18]. Fields of work include history[19]; classical philology[20], an academic discipline[43]; and archaeology[21], an academic discipline[44]. Employers include Imperial St. Petersburg University[23], a university[45], in Russian Empire[46], founded in 1819[47]; University of Wisconsin–Madison[24], a public research university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1848[50]; Yale University[25], a private university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1701[53], headquartered in New Haven[54]; and University of Oxford[26], a collegiate university[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1096[57], headquartered in Oxford[58]. Michael Rostovtzeff held the position of professor[22]. Doctoral students include Vasily Vasilievich Struve[59] and Mariya Sergeyenko[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Sterling Professor[61], a position[62], in United States[63]; honorary doctor of the University of Athens[64], an award[65], in Greece[66]; Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[67], an award[68], in United Kingdom[69]; honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[70], an award[71], in United Kingdom[72]; honorary doctor of Harvard University[73], an award[74], in United States[75]; and honorary doctor of the Leipzig University[76], an award[77], in Germany[78].

Personal Life

Among Michael Rostovtzeff's spouses was Sophie M. Kulezycki[15]. He was affiliated with the Constitutional Democratic Party[79].

Death and Burial

Michael Rostovtzeff passed away in New Haven[4]. Recorded place of burial include New Haven[12] and Grove Street Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Michael Rostovtzeff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

His notable doctoral advisees include Vasily Vasilievich Struve[82], an orientalist[83], 1889–1965[84], of Russian Empire[85], awarded the Order of Lenin[86], specialised in oriental studies[87] and Mariya Sergeyenko[88], a philologist[89], 1891–1987[90], of Russian Empire[91], awarded the Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[92], specialised in philology[93].

FAQs

Where was Michael Rostovtzeff born?

Born in Zhytomyr[2], Michael Rostovtzeff…

Where did Michael Rostovtzeff die?

Michael Rostovtzeff passed away in New Haven[4].

Who were Michael Rostovtzeff's parents?

Michael Rostovtzeff's father was Q29359441[14].

Who was Michael Rostovtzeff married to?

Michael Rostovtzeff's spouses include Sophie M. Kulezycki[15].

What did Michael Rostovtzeff do for work?

Michael Rostovtzeff worked as economic historian[5], classical archaeologist[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], university teacher[8], and social historian[9].

Where did Michael Rostovtzeff go to school?

Michael Rostovtzeff was educated at Faculty of History and Philology of St. Petersburg University[27], Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[34], Faculty of History and Philology of St. Petersburg University[94], and Faculty of History and Philology of St. Petersburg University[95].

What awards did Michael Rostovtzeff receive?

Honors received include Sterling Professor[61], honorary doctor of the University of Athens[64], Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[67], and honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[70].

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    Occupation economic historian, classical archaeologist, historian of classical antiquity +8
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    Position held professor
    Place of birth Zhytomyr, Kyiv
    Country of citizenship Russian Empire, United States
    Occupation economic historian, classical archaeologist, historian of classical antiquity +8
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