Viktor von Rosen

Baltic German orientalist (1849-1908)
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Viktor von Rosen
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Viktor von Rosen

Summary

Viktor von Rosen is a human[1]. Born in Tallinn[2], he… he was born on February 21, 1849[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 10, 1908[5]. He worked as an arabist[6], academic[7], and historian[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Viktor von Rosen was born in Tallinn[2].
  • Viktor von Rosen died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Viktor von Rosen was born on February 21, 1849[3].
  • Viktor von Rosen was born on March 5, 1849[10].
  • Viktor von Rosen died on January 10, 1908[5].
  • Viktor von Rosen died on January 23, 1908[11].
  • Viktor von Rosen is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • Viktor von Rosen's father was Robert von Rosen[13].
  • Viktor von Rosen's mother was Elisaveta von Rosen[14].
  • Viktor von Rosen held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Viktor von Rosen's professions included arabist[6].
  • Viktor von Rosen worked as an academic[7].
  • Viktor von Rosen worked as a historian[8].
  • Viktor von Rosen's field of work was oriental studies[16].
  • Viktor von Rosen's field of work was Arabic studies[17].
  • Viktor von Rosen held the position of Geheimrat[18].
  • Viktor von Rosen was employed by Imperial St. Petersburg University[19].
  • Viktor von Rosen was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[20].
  • Viktor von Rosen was educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[21].
  • A notable student of Viktor von Rosen was Ignaty Krachkovsky[22].
  • A notable student of Viktor von Rosen was Aleksandr Schmidt[23].
  • A notable student of Viktor von Rosen was Konstantin Inostrantsev[24].
  • Viktor von Rosen received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[25].
  • Viktor von Rosen received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26].
  • Viktor von Rosen received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27].

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Origins and Family

Viktor von Rosen was born in Tallinn[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 21, 1849[3] and March 5, 1849[10]. His father was Robert von Rosen[13]. His mother was Elisaveta von Rosen[14].

Education

Viktor von Rosen was educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include arabist[6], academic[7], and historian[8]. Fields of work include oriental studies[16], an academic discipline[28] and Arabic studies[17], a field of study[29]. Employers include Imperial St. Petersburg University[19], a university[30], in Russian Empire[31], founded in 1819[32] and Saint Petersburg State University[20], a public university[33], in Russia[34], founded in 1724[35], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[36]. Viktor von Rosen held the position of Geheimrat[18]. Notable students include Ignaty Krachkovsky[22], an orientalist[37], 1883–1951[38], of Russian Empire[39], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[40], specialised in Arabic studies[41]; Aleksandr Schmidt[23], an orientalist[42], 1871–1939[43], of Soviet Union[44]; and Konstantin Inostrantsev[24]. Doctoral students include Ignaty Krachkovsky[45], an orientalist[46], 1883–1951[47], of Russian Empire[48], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[49], specialised in Arabic studies[50]; Konstantin Inostrantsev[51], a historian[52], 1876–1941[53], of Soviet Union[54], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[55]; Pavel Kokovtsov[56], an orientalist[57], 1861–1942[58], of Russian Empire[59], specialised in oriental studies[60]; and Nikolai Marr[61], an anthropologist[62], 1864–1934[63], of Russian Empire[64], awarded the Order of Lenin[65], specialised in oriental studies[66].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[25], a grade of an order[67], in Russian Empire[68]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26], a grade of an order[69], in Russian Empire[70]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27], a grade of an order[71], in Russian Empire[72]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[73], a grade of an order[74], in Russian Empire[75]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[76], a grade of an order[77], in Russian Empire[78].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 10, 1908[5] and January 23, 1908[11]. Viktor von Rosen died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Viktor von Rosen has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

His notable doctoral advisees include Nikolai Marr[80], an anthropologist[81], 1864–1934[82], of Russian Empire[83], awarded the Order of Lenin[84], specialised in oriental studies[85] and Ignaty Krachkovsky[86], an orientalist[87], 1883–1951[88], of Russian Empire[89], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[90], specialised in Arabic studies[91].

FAQs

Where was Viktor von Rosen born?

Viktor von Rosen's place of birth was Tallinn[2].

Where did Viktor von Rosen die?

Viktor von Rosen passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Viktor von Rosen's parents?

Viktor von Rosen's father was Robert von Rosen[13]. Viktor von Rosen's mother was Elisaveta von Rosen[14].

What did Viktor von Rosen do for work?

Viktor von Rosen worked as arabist[6], academic[7], and historian[8].

Where did Viktor von Rosen go to school?

Viktor von Rosen was educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[21].

What awards did Viktor von Rosen receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[25], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[73].

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