Solomon Mikhoels
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Summary
Solomon Mikhoels was born on March 16, 1890[1], in Daugavpils[2]. He died on January 12, 1948[3], in Minsk[4]. He worked as a theatrical director[5], stage actor[6], actor[7], drama teacher[8], and pedagogue[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,834 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 13, 1948[11], January 19, 1948[12]
- Place of burial: Donskoe cemetery[13]
- Child: Natalia Michoels[14], Nina Mikhoels[15]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[16], Soviet Union[17]
- Occupation: theatre manager[18], director[19], musician[20]
- Field of work: acting[21], directing[22], pedagogy of acting[23]
- Employer: Moscow State Jewish Theatre[24]
- Award received: Stalin Prize[25], Order of Lenin[26], People's Artist of the USSR[27], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[28], People's Artist of the RSFSR[29], Merited Artist of the RSFSR[30]
- Member of: Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Commons category: Solomon Mikhoels[33]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[34]
- Given name: Solomon[35]
- Work location: Soviet Union[36]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[37], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7[38], Faces of Moscow[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Yiddish[40], Russian[41], English[42]
- Birth name: Шлоймэ Михелевич Вовси[43]
- Name in native language: שלמה מיכאָעלס[44]
- Start of work period: 1918[45]
- End of work period: 1948[46]
Why It Matters
Solomon Mikhoels has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Solomon Mikhoels born?
Solomon Mikhoels was born in Daugavpils[2].
Where did Solomon Mikhoels die?
Solomon Mikhoels passed away in Minsk[4].
What did Solomon Mikhoels do for work?
Solomon Mikhoels worked as a theatrical director[5], stage actor[6], actor[7], drama teacher[8], and pedagogue[9].
What awards did Solomon Mikhoels receive?
Honors received include Stalin Prize[25], Order of Lenin[26], People's Artist of the USSR[27], and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[28].