Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin

Russian writer, journalist, plawright and satirist
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Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin
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Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin

Summary

Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin is a human[1]. Born in Spas-Ugol[2], he… he was born on January 15, 1826[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on April 28, 1889[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], translator[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's place of birth was Spas-Ugol[2].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin was born on January 15, 1826[3].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin was born on January 27, 1826[12].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin was born on January 25, 1826[13].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin died on April 28, 1889[5].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin died on May 10, 1889[14].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin died on April 28, 1889[15].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin is buried at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[16].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's professions included writer[6].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin worked as a journalist[7].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's professions included novelist[8].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's professions included translator[9].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's professions included playwright[10].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's professions included prose writer[18].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin was educated at Moscow Institute of nobility[19].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin was educated at Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin is The History of a Town[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin is The Golovlyov Family[22].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin is recorded as male[23].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's family is recorded as House of Saltykov[25].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's genre is satire[26].
  • Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's genre is chronicle[27].

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Origins and Family

Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's place of birth was Spas-Ugol[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 15, 1826[3], January 27, 1826[12], and January 25, 1826[13].

Education

Educated at Moscow Institute of nobility[19], a school[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1833[30] and Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum[20], a Gymnasium[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1811[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], translator[9], playwright[10], and prose writer[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The History of a Town[21], a literary work[34] and The Golovlyov Family[22], a literary work[35], founded in 1875[36]. Things named for Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin include Kirochnaya Street[37], a street[38], in Russia[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 28, 1889[5] and May 10, 1889[14]. Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin died in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[16].

Why It Matters

Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include The Golovlyov Family[42], a literary work[43], founded in 1875[44]; The History of a Town[45], a literary work[46]; and The Story of How One Man Fed Two Generals[47], a fairy tale[48], founded in 1869[49]. Entities named for him include Kirochnaya Street[37], a street[38], in Russia[39].

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin born?

Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin's place of birth was Spas-Ugol[2].

Where did Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin die?

Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin do for work?

Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin worked as writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], translator[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin go to school?

Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin was educated at Moscow Institute of nobility[19] and Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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