Nicolai von Gretsch

Russian grammarian (1787-1867)
Person human Q507651
Nicolai von Gretsch
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Nicolai von Gretsch

Summary

Nicolai von Gretsch is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on August 3, 1787[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 12, 1867[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nicolai von Gretsch's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch was born on August 3, 1787[3].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch was born on August 14, 1787[12].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch died on January 12, 1867[5].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch died on January 24, 1867[13].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch is buried at Volkovskoe Lutheran cemetery[14].
  • A child of Nicolai von Gretsch was Daniel Johann von Gretsch[15].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch's professions included linguist[6].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch worked as a journalist[7].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch worked as a writer[8].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch's professions included philologist[10].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch worked as an editor[17].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[18].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[19].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch is recorded as male[21].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch's Commons category is recorded as Nikolay Gretsch[23].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch's given name is recorded as Nikolay[24].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Nikolay Gretsch[25].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26].
  • Nicolai von Gretsch's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Nicolai von Gretsch… Recorded date of birth include August 3, 1787[3] and August 14, 1787[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], philologist[10], and editor[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[18], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29] and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[19], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31].

Personal Life

A child of Nicolai von Gretsch was Daniel Johann von Gretsch[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 12, 1867[5] and January 24, 1867[13]. Nicolai von Gretsch passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Volkovskoe Lutheran cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Nicolai von Gretsch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Nicolai von Gretsch born?

Nicolai von Gretsch's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Nicolai von Gretsch die?

Nicolai von Gretsch passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Nicolai von Gretsch do for work?

Nicolai von Gretsch worked as linguist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and philologist[10].

What awards did Nicolai von Gretsch receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[18] and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Russian Writers 1800-1917: Tome 2. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . NLR Employees. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] ↑ . NLR Employees. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Alandislands · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'be', 'de', 'en', 'fa', 'fi', 'fr', 'hu', 'kk', 'ru']
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  2. 16w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → linguist, journalist, writer +3
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Writing language → Russian
    Place of burial → Volkovskoe Lutheran cemetery
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