Nikolai Piksanov

Russian literary scholar (1878–1969)
Person human Q4362627
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Nikolai Piksanov was born on March 31, 1878 · Dergachi, Saratov Oblast[1][2][3]. He held citizenship in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Nikolai Piksanov died on February 10, 1969 · Saint Petersburg[3][2]. He was employed by Imperial St. Petersburg University. As a notable figure, Nikolai Piksanov was a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences[4]. His life spanned significant periods in Russian history, from his birth in Dergachi, Saratov Oblast[1][2][3] to his death in Saint Petersburg[3][2]. Nikolai Piksanov's affiliations included Imperial St. Petersburg University as an employer and the Russian Academy of Sciences as a member[4].

Nikolai Piksanov

Summary

Nikolai Piksanov is a human[1]. He was born in Dergachi, Saratov Oblast[2]. He was born on March 31, 1878[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on February 10, 1969[5]. He worked as a journalist[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Nikolai Piksanov's place of birth was Dergachi, Saratov Oblast[2].
  • Nikolai Piksanov died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Nikolai Piksanov was born on March 31, 1878[3].
  • Nikolai Piksanov was born on April 12, 1878[8].
  • Nikolai Piksanov died on February 10, 1969[5].
  • Nikolai Piksanov held citizenship in Russian Empire[9].
  • Nikolai Piksanov held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Nikolai Piksanov worked as a journalist[6].
  • Among Nikolai Piksanov's employers was Imperial St. Petersburg University[11].
  • Nikolai Piksanov's education included a stint at Imperial University of Dorpat[12].
  • Nikolai Piksanov received the Order of Lenin[13].
  • Nikolai Piksanov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[14].
  • Nikolai Piksanov received the Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[15].
  • Nikolai Piksanov was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Nikolai Piksanov is recorded as male[17].
  • Nikolai Piksanov's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Nikolai Piksanov earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Philology[19].
  • Nikolai Piksanov's given name is recorded as Nikolay[20].
  • Nikolai Piksanov's topic's main category is recorded as Q64457052[21].
  • Nikolai Piksanov's described by source is recorded as Concise Literary Encyclopedia[22].
  • Nikolai Piksanov's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[23].
  • Nikolai Piksanov's described by source is recorded as Bio-bibliographic Dictionary of 20th-Century Russian Writers[24].
  • Nikolai Piksanov's described by source is recorded as Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century[25].
  • Nikolai Piksanov's described by source is recorded as Faces of Moscow[26].
  • Nikolai Piksanov's described by source is recorded as Q127048055[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dergachi, Saratov Oblast[2], Nikolai Piksanov… Recorded date of birth include March 31, 1878[3] and April 12, 1878[8].

Education

Nikolai Piksanov's education included a stint at Imperial University of Dorpat[12]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Philology[19].

Career and Affiliations

Nikolai Piksanov worked as a journalist[6]. Among his employers was Imperial St. Petersburg University[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[13], an order[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1930[30]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[14], a socialist order of merit[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1928[33]; and Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[15], an official honorary title of RSFSR[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1931[36].

Death and Burial

Nikolai Piksanov died on February 10, 1969[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Piksanov is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Piksanov born?

Nikolai Piksanov was born in Dergachi, Saratov Oblast[2].

Where did Nikolai Piksanov die?

Nikolai Piksanov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Nikolai Piksanov do for work?

Nikolai Piksanov worked as journalist[6].

Where did Nikolai Piksanov go to school?

Nikolai Piksanov was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[12].

What awards did Nikolai Piksanov receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[13], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[14], and Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[15].

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  1. [2] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Q137170397. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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    Award received Order of Lenin, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Honored Scientist of the RSFSR
    Interested in history of literature
    Educated at Imperial University of Dorpat
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