Mikhail Botkin

Russian artist and collector (1839-1914)
Person human Q4095169
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Mikhail Botkin

Summary

Mikhail Botkin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on August 7, 1839[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on February 4, 1914[5]. He worked as a painter[6], graphic artist[7], printmaker[8], art historian[9], and collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Botkin's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Mikhail Botkin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Mikhail Botkin was born on August 7, 1839[3].
  • Mikhail Botkin died on February 4, 1914[5].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • Mikhail Botkin's father was Pyotr Kononovich Botkin[13].
  • A child of Mikhail Botkin was Q118107991[14].
  • Mikhail Botkin held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Mikhail Botkin worked as a painter[6].
  • Mikhail Botkin worked as a graphic artist[7].
  • Mikhail Botkin worked as a printmaker[8].
  • Mikhail Botkin's professions included art historian[9].
  • Mikhail Botkin worked as a collector[10].
  • Mikhail Botkin worked as a patron of the arts[16].
  • Mikhail Botkin's field of work was painting[17].
  • Mikhail Botkin's field of work was graphics[18].
  • Mikhail Botkin's field of work was art history[19].
  • Mikhail Botkin's field of work was collecting[20].
  • Mikhail Botkin's field of work was art patronage[21].
  • Mikhail Botkin's education included a stint at Imperial Academy of Arts[22].
  • Mikhail Botkin received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23].
  • Mikhail Botkin received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[24].
  • Mikhail Botkin received the Order of the Crown[25].
  • Mikhail Botkin received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[26].
  • Mikhail Botkin received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[27].

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Origins and Family

Mikhail Botkin was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on August 7, 1839[3]. His father was Pyotr Kononovich Botkin[13].

Education

Mikhail Botkin's education included a stint at Imperial Academy of Arts[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], graphic artist[7], printmaker[8], art historian[9], collector[10], and patron of the arts[16]. Fields of work include painting[17], a method[28]; graphics[18], a method[29]; art history[19], an academic discipline[30]; collecting[20]; and art patronage[21], an activity[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[24], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of the Crown[25], an order[36], in Kingdom of Prussia[37], founded in 1861[38]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[26], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[27], a grade of an order[41], in Russian Empire[42]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[43], a grade of an order[44], in Russian Empire[45].

Personal Life

A child of Mikhail Botkin was Q118107991[14].

Death and Burial

Mikhail Botkin died on February 4, 1914[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Mikhail Botkin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Botkin born?

Mikhail Botkin's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Mikhail Botkin die?

Mikhail Botkin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Mikhail Botkin's parents?

Mikhail Botkin's father was Pyotr Kononovich Botkin[13].

What did Mikhail Botkin do for work?

Mikhail Botkin worked as painter[6], graphic artist[7], printmaker[8], art historian[9], and collector[10].

Where did Mikhail Botkin go to school?

Mikhail Botkin was educated at Imperial Academy of Arts[22].

What awards did Mikhail Botkin receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[24], Order of the Crown[25], and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[26].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [43] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  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
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  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
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  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Mikhail
    Field of work painting, graphics, art history +2
    Family name Botkin
    Country of citizenship Russian Empire
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