Olga Knipper

Russian actress (1868–1959)
Person human Q466584
Olga Knipper
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Olga Knipper

Summary

Olga Knipper is a human[1]. Born in Glazov[2], she… she was born on September 9, 1868[3]. She died in Moscow[4]. She died on March 22, 1959[5]. She worked as an actor[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Olga Knipper was born in Glazov[2].
  • Olga Knipper died in Moscow[4].
  • Olga Knipper was born on September 9, 1868[3].
  • Olga Knipper died on March 22, 1959[5].
  • Olga Knipper is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[8].
  • Olga Knipper's father was Q104645755[9].
  • Olga Knipper's mother was Q4224723[10].
  • Among Olga Knipper's spouses was Anton Chekhov[11].
  • Olga Knipper held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Olga Knipper held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Olga Knipper worked as an actor[6].
  • Among Olga Knipper's employers was Moscow Art Theatre[14].
  • Olga Knipper received the Stalin Prize[15].
  • Olga Knipper received the Order of Lenin[16].
  • Olga Knipper received the People's Artist of the USSR[17].
  • Olga Knipper received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18].
  • Olga Knipper received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19].
  • Olga Knipper received the Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[20].
  • Olga Knipper is recorded as female[21].
  • Olga Knipper's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Olga Knipper's Commons category is recorded as Olga Knipper[23].
  • Olga Knipper's family name is recorded as Knipper[24].
  • Olga Knipper's given name is recorded as Olga[25].
  • Olga Knipper studied under Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko[26].
  • Olga Knipper studied under Constantine Stanislavsky[27].

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Origins and Family

Olga Knipper's place of birth was Glazov[2]. She was born on September 9, 1868[3]. Her father was Q104645755[9]. Her mother was Q4224723[10].

Education

Studied under Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko[26], a dramaturge[28], 1858–1943[29], of Russian Empire[30], awarded the Stalin Prize[31] and Constantine Stanislavsky[27], a theatrical director[32], 1863–1938[33], of Russian Empire[34], awarded the Order of Lenin[35], specialised in theatre art[36].

Career and Affiliations

Olga Knipper's professions included actor[6]. She was employed by Moscow Art Theatre[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[15], a Soviet state award[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1941[39]; Order of Lenin[16], an order[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1930[42]; People's Artist of the USSR[17], an award[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1936[45]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18], a socialist order of merit[46], in Soviet Union[47], founded in 1928[48]; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], a medallion[49], in Soviet Union[50], founded in 1945[51]; and Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[20], a jubilee medal[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1947[54].

Personal Life

Olga Knipper was married to Anton Chekhov[11].

Death and Burial

Olga Knipper died on March 22, 1959[5]. She died in Moscow[4]. She is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Olga Knipper ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Olga Knipper born?

Olga Knipper was born in Glazov[2].

Where did Olga Knipper die?

Olga Knipper died in Moscow[4].

Who were Olga Knipper's parents?

Olga Knipper's father was Q104645755[9]. Olga Knipper's mother was Q4224723[10].

Who was Olga Knipper married to?

Olga Knipper's spouses include Anton Chekhov[11].

What did Olga Knipper do for work?

Olga Knipper worked as actor[6].

What awards did Olga Knipper receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[15], Order of Lenin[16], People's Artist of the USSR[17], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . chehov-lit.ru. chehov-lit.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. bigenc.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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