Vasily Bolotov

theologian (1853–1900)
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Summary

Vasily Bolotov was born on December 31, 1853[1], in Kravotyn[2]. He died on April 5, 1900[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a church historian[5], philologist[6], orientalist[7], university teacher[8], and Orthodox theologian[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Nikolskoe Cemetery of Alexander Nevsky Lavra[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12]
  • Field of work: history[13], history of Christianity[14], Eastern Orthodox theology[15], philology[16], oriental studies[17]
  • Employer: Saint Petersburg Theological Academy[18]
  • Educated at: Tver seminary[19]
  • Member of: Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[20]
  • Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Doctoral student: Alexander Dyakonov[23]
  • Commons category: Vasily Bolotov[24]
  • Family name: Bolotov[25]
  • Given name: Vasily[26]
  • Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[30]
  • Civil rank: Active State Councillor[31]

FAQs

Where was Vasily Bolotov born?

Vasily Bolotov was born in Kravotyn[2].

Where did Vasily Bolotov die?

Vasily Bolotov died in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Vasily Bolotov do for work?

Vasily Bolotov worked as a church historian[5], philologist[6], orientalist[7], university teacher[8], and Orthodox theologian[9].

Where did Vasily Bolotov go to school?

Vasily Bolotov was educated at Tver seminary[19].

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  3. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  29. [30] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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