Mikhail Katkov

Russian publicist and politician (1818–1887)
Person human Q441628
Mikhail Katkov
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Mikhail Katkov

Summary

Mikhail Katkov is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on November 1, 1818[3]. He passed away in Znamenskoye-Sadki[4]. He died on July 20, 1887[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], literary critic[7], politician[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Katkov was born in Moscow[2].
  • Mikhail Katkov died in Znamenskoye-Sadki[4].
  • Mikhail Katkov was born on November 1, 1818[3].
  • Mikhail Katkov was born on November 6, 1817[11].
  • Mikhail Katkov died on July 20, 1887[5].
  • Burial took place at Novo-Alekseevsky convent[12].
  • Mikhail Katkov's father was Nikifor Vasilievich Katkov[13].
  • Mikhail Katkov's mother was Varvara Tulashvili[14].
  • Mikhail Katkov was married to Sofya Shalikova[15].
  • A child of Mikhail Katkov was Pavel Katkov[16].
  • A child of Mikhail Katkov was Andrey Katkov[17].
  • A child of Mikhail Katkov was Q138701856[18].
  • Mikhail Katkov held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
  • Mikhail Katkov's professions included journalist[6].
  • Mikhail Katkov's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Mikhail Katkov worked as a politician[8].
  • Mikhail Katkov worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Mikhail Katkov was employed by Imperial Moscow University[20].
  • Mikhail Katkov was educated at Faculty of History and Philology of Moscow University[21].
  • Mikhail Katkov received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22].
  • Mikhail Katkov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[23].
  • Mikhail Katkov was a member of Serbian Learned Society[24].
  • Mikhail Katkov is recorded as male[25].
  • Mikhail Katkov's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Mikhail Katkov's Commons category is recorded as Mikhail Nikiforovich Katkov[27].

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Origins and Family

Mikhail Katkov was born in Moscow[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 1, 1818[3] and November 6, 1817[11]. His father was Nikifor Vasilievich Katkov[13]. His mother was Varvara Tulashvili[14].

Education

Mikhail Katkov's education included a stint at Faculty of History and Philology of Moscow University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], literary critic[7], politician[8], and philosopher[9]. Mikhail Katkov was employed by Imperial Moscow University[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29] and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[23], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31].

Personal Life

Mikhail Katkov was married to Sofya Shalikova[15]. Children include Pavel Katkov[16], a military officer[32], 1856–1930[33], of Russian Empire[34]; Andrey Katkov[17]; and Q138701856[18].

Death and Burial

Mikhail Katkov died on July 20, 1887[5]. He passed away in Znamenskoye-Sadki[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[35]. He is buried at Novo-Alekseevsky convent[12].

Why It Matters

Mikhail Katkov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Katkov born?

Born in Moscow[2], Mikhail Katkov…

Where did Mikhail Katkov die?

Mikhail Katkov passed away in Znamenskoye-Sadki[4].

Who were Mikhail Katkov's parents?

Mikhail Katkov's father was Nikifor Vasilievich Katkov[13]. Mikhail Katkov's mother was Varvara Tulashvili[14].

Who was Mikhail Katkov married to?

Mikhail Katkov's spouses include Sofya Shalikova[15].

What did Mikhail Katkov do for work?

Mikhail Katkov worked as journalist[6], literary critic[7], politician[8], and philosopher[9].

Where did Mikhail Katkov go to school?

Mikhail Katkov was educated at Faculty of History and Philology of Moscow University[21].

What awards did Mikhail Katkov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22] and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q24438115. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [35] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Q24641743. wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Q24641743. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Great russian encyclopedia online id (2017) ['2052745', '3785293']
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