Nikolai Leonov

Russian writer (1933-1999)
Person human Q15071142
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Summary

Nikolai Leonov was born on June 18, 1933[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on January 13, 1999[3], in Irkutsk[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and screenwriter[6]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Mitinskoe Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[9], Russia[10]
  • Educated at: Moscow State Law University[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Genre: detective fiction[13]
  • Sport: table tennis[14]
  • Family name: Leonov[15]
  • Given name: Nikolay[16]
  • Described by source: Russian writers. The Modern Era[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[18]
  • Start of work period: 1965[19]
  • P14750: DA95-22D7-F13E-A376-F011[20]

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Leonov born?

Nikolai Leonov was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Nikolai Leonov die?

Nikolai Leonov passed away in Irkutsk[4].

What did Nikolai Leonov do for work?

Nikolai Leonov worked as a writer[5] and screenwriter[6].

Where did Nikolai Leonov go to school?

Nikolai Leonov was educated at Moscow State Law University[11].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Tv maze person id → 282178
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  2. 8w ago · Mitte27 · 2026-08-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Worldcat entities id → E39PBJyRFkvhDhh9rVpV6XDXh3
    P14750 → DA95-22D7-F13E-A376-F011
    Librarything author id → nikolaleonov
    Occupation → writer, screenwriter
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