Nikolai Wagner

Russian zoologist (1829-1907)
Person human Q4102225
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Nikolai Wagner

Summary

Nikolai Wagner is a human[1]. He was born in Karpinsk[2]. He was born on July 18, 1829[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on March 21, 1907[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], writer[7], and biologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nikolai Wagner's place of birth was Karpinsk[2].
  • Nikolai Wagner died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Nikolai Wagner was born on July 18, 1829[3].
  • Nikolai Wagner was born on 1829[10].
  • Nikolai Wagner was born on July 30, 1829[11].
  • Nikolai Wagner died on March 21, 1907[5].
  • Nikolai Wagner died on 1907[12].
  • Nikolai Wagner died on April 3, 1907[13].
  • Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[14].
  • Nikolai Wagner's father was Piotr Ivanovitch Vagner[15].
  • Nikolai Wagner was married to Q134520291[16].
  • A child of Nikolai Wagner was Wagner Peter Nikolaevich[17].
  • A child of Nikolai Wagner was Julius Wagner[18].
  • A child of Nikolai Wagner was Q134520428[19].
  • A child of Nikolai Wagner was Q131749226[20].
  • Nikolai Wagner held citizenship in Russian Empire[21].
  • Nikolai Wagner's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Nikolai Wagner worked as a writer[7].
  • Nikolai Wagner's professions included biologist[8].
  • Nikolai Wagner's field of work was zoology[22].
  • Among Nikolai Wagner's employers was Nizhny Novgorod Institute of nobility[23].
  • Among Nikolai Wagner's employers was Kazan Imperial University[24].
  • Among Nikolai Wagner's employers was Kazan Imperial University[25].
  • Nikolai Wagner was employed by Imperial St. Petersburg University[26].
  • Among Nikolai Wagner's employers was Bestuzhev Courses[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolai Wagner's place of birth was Karpinsk[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 18, 1829[3], 1829[10], and July 30, 1829[11]. His father was Piotr Ivanovitch Vagner[15].

Education

Educated at Qazan Second Male Gymnasium[28], a Gymnasium[29], in Russian Empire[30], founded in 1835[31] and Kazan Imperial University[32], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[33], in Russian Empire[34], founded in 1804[35]. Academic degrees include master's degree[36], Doctor of Natural Sciences[37], and Doctor of Sciences[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], writer[7], and biologist[8]. Nikolai Wagner's field of work was zoology[22]. Employers include Nizhny Novgorod Institute of nobility[23], a higher education institution[39]; Kazan Imperial University[24], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[40], in Russian Empire[41], founded in 1804[42]; Imperial St. Petersburg University[26], a university[43], in Russian Empire[44], founded in 1819[45]; and Bestuzhev Courses[27], a university[46], in Russian Empire[47], founded in 1878[48]. A notable student of him was Konstantin Mereschkowski[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Demidov Prize[50], an award[51], in Russian Empire[52], founded in 1831[53]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[54], a grade of an order[55], in Russian Empire[56]; Bordin Prize[57], a literary award[58], in France[59], founded in 1835[60]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[61], a grade of an order[62], in Russian Empire[63]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[64], a grade of an order[65], in Russian Empire[66]; and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[67], a grade of an order[68], in Russian Empire[69].

Personal Life

Among Nikolai Wagner's spouses was Q134520291[16]. Children include Wagner Peter Nikolaevich[17], a painter[70], 1862–1932[71]; Julius Wagner[18], an entomologist[72], 1865–1945[73], of Russian Empire[74], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[75], specialised in zoology[76]; Q134520428[19]; and Q131749226[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 21, 1907[5], 1907[12], and April 3, 1907[13]. Nikolai Wagner died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Wagner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Wagner born?

Nikolai Wagner's place of birth was Karpinsk[2].

Where did Nikolai Wagner die?

Nikolai Wagner died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Nikolai Wagner's parents?

Nikolai Wagner's father was Piotr Ivanovitch Vagner[15].

Who was Nikolai Wagner married to?

Nikolai Wagner's spouses include Q134520291[16].

What did Nikolai Wagner do for work?

Nikolai Wagner worked as zoologist[6], writer[7], and biologist[8].

Where did Nikolai Wagner go to school?

Nikolai Wagner was educated at Qazan Second Male Gymnasium[28] and Kazan Imperial University[32].

What awards did Nikolai Wagner receive?

Honors received include Demidov Prize[50], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[54], Bordin Prize[57], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[61].

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation zoologist, writer, biologist
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    Civil rank Active State Councillor
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    Country of citizenship Russian Empire
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