Vasily Zhukovsky
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Summary
Vasily Zhukovsky was born on February 9, 1783[1], in Mishenskoye (Belevsky district)[2]. He died on April 24, 1852[3], in Baden-Baden[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,370 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 29, 1783[11]
- Date of death: April 12, 1852[12]
- Place of burial: Tikhvin Cemetery[13]
- Father: Q116875033[14]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Reitern[15]
- Child: Alexandra Zhukovskaya[16], Paul von Joukovski[17]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[18]
- Ethnic group: Russians[19]
- Occupation: teacher[20], librettist[21]
- Field of work: poetry[22], translating activity[23], literary criticism[24]
- Educated at: Moscow university boarding school[25]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[27], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[28], Order of the White Eagle[29], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[30], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[31], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[32], Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[33], Order of the Red Eagle[34], Civil Order of Saxony[35], Royal Guelphic Order[36], Friedrich Order[37], Order of the Zähringer Lion[38], Order of the White Falcon[39]
- Member of: Russian Academy of Sciences[40], Warsaw Society of Friends of Learning[41], Arzamas Society[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Movement: Romanticism[44]
- Genre: poetry[45]
- Commons category: Vasily Zhukovsky[46]
- Family name: Zhukovsky[47]
- Given name: Vasily[48]
- Topic's main category: Category:Vasily Zhukovsky[49]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[50]
Why It Matters
Vasily Zhukovsky has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Ilya Repin[53], a painter[54], 1844–1930[55], of Russian Empire[56], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[57], specialised in painting[58].
FAQs
Where was Vasily Zhukovsky born?
Vasily Zhukovsky's place of birth was Mishenskoye (Belevsky district)[2].
Where did Vasily Zhukovsky die?
Vasily Zhukovsky died in Baden-Baden[4].
Who were Vasily Zhukovsky's parents?
Vasily Zhukovsky's father was Q116875033[14].
Who was Vasily Zhukovsky married to?
Vasily Zhukovsky's spouses include Elizabeth Reitern[15].
What did Vasily Zhukovsky do for work?
Vasily Zhukovsky worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did Vasily Zhukovsky go to school?
Vasily Zhukovsky was educated at Moscow university boarding school[25].
What awards did Vasily Zhukovsky receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[27], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[28], and Order of the White Eagle[29].
Who did Vasily Zhukovsky influence?
Vasily Zhukovsky has been cited as an influence by Ilya Repin[53].