Nikolay Karamzin

Russian writer, poet, critic
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Nikolay Karamzin
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Nikolay Karamzin

Summary

Nikolay Karamzin is a human[1]. Born in Karamzinka[2], he… he was born on December 1, 1766[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on May 22, 1826[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], historian[8], writer[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (266 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Karamzinka[2], Nikolay Karamzin…
  • Nikolay Karamzin died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Nikolay Karamzin was born on December 1, 1766[3].
  • Nikolay Karamzin was born on December 12, 1766[12].
  • Nikolay Karamzin died on May 22, 1826[5].
  • Nikolay Karamzin died on June 3, 1826[13].
  • Nikolay Karamzin is buried at Tikhvin Cemetery[14].
  • Nikolay Karamzin's father was Mikhail Karamzin[15].
  • Nikolay Karamzin's mother was Ekaterina Pazukhina[16].
  • Nikolay Karamzin was married to Yekaterina Kolyvanova[17].
  • Nikolay Karamzin was married to Q136630855[18].
  • A child of Nikolay Karamzin was Yekaterina Meshcherskaya[19].
  • A child of Nikolay Karamzin was Aleksandr Karamzin[20].
  • A child of Nikolay Karamzin was Andrey Karamzin[21].
  • A child of Nikolay Karamzin was Sofya Karamzina[22].
  • A child of Nikolay Karamzin was Vladimir Karamzin[23].
  • A child of Nikolay Karamzin was Elizaveta Nikolaevna Karamzina‎[24].
  • Nikolay Karamzin held citizenship in Russian Empire[25].
  • Nikolay Karamzin's professions included linguist[6].
  • Nikolay Karamzin's professions included poet[7].
  • Nikolay Karamzin's professions included historian[8].
  • Nikolay Karamzin's professions included writer[9].
  • Nikolay Karamzin worked as a translator[10].
  • Nikolay Karamzin worked as a critic[26].
  • Nikolay Karamzin was educated at Imperial Moscow University[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolay Karamzin's place of birth was Karamzinka[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 1, 1766[3] and December 12, 1766[12]. His father was Mikhail Karamzin[15]. His mother was Ekaterina Pazukhina[16].

Education

Nikolay Karamzin was educated at Imperial Moscow University[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], historian[8], writer[9], translator[10], and critic[26].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nikolay Karamzin is Poor Liza[28]. Things named for him include 3719 Karamzin[29], an asteroid[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[31], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33] and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[34], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Yekaterina Kolyvanova[17], a salonnière[37], 1780–1851[38], of Russian Empire[39] and Q136630855[18]. Children include Yekaterina Meshcherskaya[19], 1806–1867[40], of Russian Empire[41]; Aleksandr Karamzin[20], a poet[42], 1815–1888[43], of Russian Empire[44]; Andrey Karamzin[21], a military personnel[45], 1814–1854[46], of Russian Empire[47]; Sofya Karamzina[22], a lady-in-waiting[48], 1802–1856[49], of Russian Empire[50]; Vladimir Karamzin[23], 1819–1879[51], of Russian Empire[52], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir[53]; and Elizaveta Nikolaevna Karamzina‎[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 22, 1826[5] and June 3, 1826[13]. Nikolay Karamzin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Tikhvin Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Nikolay Karamzin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (266 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

He has been cited as an influence by Fyodor Dostoyevsky[56], a translator[57], 1821–1881[58], of Russian Empire[59].

Works attributed to him include Poor Liza[60], a literary work[61], founded in 1792[62] and History of the Russian State[63], a written work[64]. Entities named for him include 3719 Karamzin[29], an asteroid[30].

FAQs

Where was Nikolay Karamzin born?

Nikolay Karamzin's place of birth was Karamzinka[2].

Where did Nikolay Karamzin die?

Nikolay Karamzin died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Nikolay Karamzin's parents?

Nikolay Karamzin's father was Mikhail Karamzin[15]. Nikolay Karamzin's mother was Ekaterina Pazukhina[16].

Who was Nikolay Karamzin married to?

Nikolay Karamzin's spouses include Yekaterina Kolyvanova[17] and Q136630855[18].

What did Nikolay Karamzin do for work?

Nikolay Karamzin worked as linguist[6], poet[7], historian[8], writer[9], and translator[10].

Where did Nikolay Karamzin go to school?

Nikolay Karamzin was educated at Imperial Moscow University[27].

What awards did Nikolay Karamzin receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[31] and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[34].

Who did Nikolay Karamzin influence?

Nikolay Karamzin has been cited as an influence by Fyodor Dostoyevsky[56].

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  25. [12] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume II. wikidata.org.
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  27. [13] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume II. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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