Vasili Bazhenov

Russian neoclassical architect (1737-1799)
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Vasili Bazhenov

Summary

Vasili Bazhenov is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1737[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on August 2, 1799[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], architect[7], and painter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moscow[2], Vasili Bazhenov…
  • Vasili Bazhenov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Vasili Bazhenov was born on March 1, 1737[3].
  • Vasili Bazhenov died on August 2, 1799[5].
  • Burial took place at Tula Oblast[10].
  • Vasili Bazhenov held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Vasili Bazhenov worked as a linguist[6].
  • Vasili Bazhenov's professions included architect[7].
  • Vasili Bazhenov's professions included painter[8].
  • Vasili Bazhenov's field of work was architecture[12].
  • Vasili Bazhenov's education included a stint at Imperial Academy of Arts[13].
  • Vasili Bazhenov was educated at Slavic Greek Latin Academy[14].
  • Vasili Bazhenov was educated at Moscow University Gymnasium[15].
  • A notable student of Vasili Bazhenov was Yaroslavskyi Petro Antonovych[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Vasili Bazhenov is Tsaritsyno Park + palace[17].
  • Vasili Bazhenov was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Vasili Bazhenov was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[19].
  • Vasili Bazhenov is recorded as male[20].
  • Vasili Bazhenov's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Vasili Bazhenov is associated with the Classicism movement[22].
  • Vasili Bazhenov's Commons category is recorded as Vasili Bazhenov[23].
  • Vasili Bazhenov's family name is recorded as Bazhenov[24].
  • Vasili Bazhenov's given name is recorded as Vasily[25].
  • Vasili Bazhenov's work location is recorded as Saint Petersburg[26].
  • Vasili Bazhenov's work location is recorded as Moscow[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Vasili Bazhenov… he was born on March 1, 1737[3].

Education

Educated at Imperial Academy of Arts[13], an art academy[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1757[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31]; Slavic Greek Latin Academy[14], an academic institution[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1685[34], headquartered in Moscow[35]; and Moscow University Gymnasium[15], a Gymnasium[36], in Russian Empire[37], founded in 1755[38]. Vasili Bazhenov studied under Charles de Wailly[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], architect[7], and painter[8]. Vasili Bazhenov's field of work was architecture[12]. A notable student of him was Yaroslavskyi Petro Antonovych[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Vasili Bazhenov is Tsaritsyno Park + palace[17]. Things named for him include 5304 Bazhenov[40], an asteroid[41].

Death and Burial

Vasili Bazhenov died on August 2, 1799[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Tula Oblast[10].

Why It Matters

Vasili Bazhenov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for him include 5304 Bazhenov[40], an asteroid[41].

FAQs

Where was Vasili Bazhenov born?

Vasili Bazhenov's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Vasili Bazhenov die?

Vasili Bazhenov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Vasili Bazhenov do for work?

Vasili Bazhenov worked as linguist[6], architect[7], and painter[8].

Where did Vasili Bazhenov go to school?

Vasili Bazhenov was educated at Imperial Academy of Arts[13], Slavic Greek Latin Academy[14], and Moscow University Gymnasium[15].

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  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Q135472448. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [39] . 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
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  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Kaganer · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, architect, painter
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  3. 25d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Notable work Tsaritsyno Park + palace
    Family name Bazhenov
    Plaque image RR5115-0093R.jpg
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