Nikolai Ge

Ukrainian-Russian realist painter and early symbolist (1831–1894)
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Nikolai Ge
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Nikolai Ge

Summary

Nikolai Ge is a human[1]. He was born in Voronezh[2]. He was born on February 15, 1831[3]. He died in Shevchenka[4]. He died on June 1, 1894[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Nikolai Ge's place of birth was Voronezh[2].
  • Nikolai Ge passed away in Shevchenka[4].
  • Nikolai Ge was born on February 15, 1831[3].
  • Nikolai Ge was born on February 27, 1831[9].
  • Nikolai Ge died on June 1, 1894[5].
  • Nikolai Ge died on June 13, 1894[10].
  • Nikolai Ge died on June 2, 1894[11].
  • Nikolai Ge's father was Q95465758[12].
  • Nikolai Ge was married to Zoya Ge[13].
  • Among Nikolai Ge's spouses was Anna Petrovna Ge[14].
  • A child of Nikolai Ge was Q26769508[15].
  • A child of Nikolai Ge was Q28243766[16].
  • Nikolai Ge held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Nikolai Ge's professions included painter[6].
  • Nikolai Ge's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Nikolai Ge's field of work was painting[18].
  • Nikolai Ge was employed by Imperial Academy of Arts[19].
  • Nikolai Ge's education included a stint at Imperial Academy of Arts[20].
  • A notable student of Nikolai Ge was Ivan Pranishnikoff[21].
  • A notable student of Nikolai Ge was Alexander Kurinny[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Nikolai Ge is Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Nikolai Ge is "What is truth?" Christ and Pilate[24].
  • Nikolai Ge received the Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[25].
  • Nikolai Ge is recorded as male[26].
  • Nikolai Ge's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolai Ge's place of birth was Voronezh[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 15, 1831[3] and February 27, 1831[9]. His father was Q95465758[12].

Education

Nikolai Ge was educated at Imperial Academy of Arts[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and university teacher[7]. Nikolai Ge's field of work was painting[18]. He was employed by Imperial Academy of Arts[19]. Notable students include Ivan Pranishnikoff[21], a painter[28], 1841–1909[29], of Russian Empire[30] and Alexander Kurinny[22], a painter[31], 1865–1944[32], of Russian Empire[33].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus[23], a painting[34], founded in 1855[35] and "What is truth?" Christ and Pilate[24], a painting[36], founded in 1890[37].

Recognition

Nikolai Ge received the Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Zoya Ge[13], a politician[38], 1861–1942[39], of Russian Empire[40] and Anna Petrovna Ge[14], 1831–1891[41]. Children include Q26769508[15], an art historian[42], 1859–1939[43] and Q28243766[16], a publisher[44], 1857–1938[45], of Russian Empire[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 1, 1894[5], June 13, 1894[10], and June 2, 1894[11]. Nikolai Ge died in Shevchenka[4].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Ge has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Ge born?

Nikolai Ge was born in Voronezh[2].

Where did Nikolai Ge die?

Nikolai Ge died in Shevchenka[4].

Who were Nikolai Ge's parents?

Nikolai Ge's father was Q95465758[12].

Who was Nikolai Ge married to?

Nikolai Ge's spouses include Zoya Ge[13] and Anna Petrovna Ge[14].

What did Nikolai Ge do for work?

Nikolai Ge worked as painter[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Nikolai Ge go to school?

Nikolai Ge was educated at Imperial Academy of Arts[20].

What awards did Nikolai Ge receive?

Honors received include Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . ru.rodovid.org. Retrieved . ru.rodovid.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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