Yakov Knyazhnin

Russian playwright
Person human Q354505
Yakov Knyazhnin
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Yakov Knyazhnin

Summary

Yakov Knyazhnin is a human[1]. He was born in Pskov[2]. He was born on October 3, 1740[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 14, 1791[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], librettist[8], writer[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Yakov Knyazhnin's place of birth was Pskov[2].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin was born on October 3, 1740[3].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin died on January 14, 1791[5].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin is buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[12].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin was married to Ekaterina Kniazhnina[13].
  • A child of Yakov Knyazhnin was Aleksandr Yakovlevich Knyazhnin[14].
  • A child of Yakov Knyazhnin was Boris Yakovlevich Knyazhnin[15].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's professions included linguist[6].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin worked as a poet[7].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's professions included librettist[8].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin worked as a writer[9].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's professions included playwright[10].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's professions included translator[17].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin is recorded as male[18].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's Commons category is recorded as Yakov Knyazhnin[20].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's family name is recorded as Knyazhnin[21].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's given name is recorded as Yakov[22].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Yakov Knyazhnin[23].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[24].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Yakov Knyazhnin's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Yakov Knyazhnin was born in Pskov[2]. He was born on October 3, 1740[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], librettist[8], writer[9], playwright[10], and translator[17].

Personal Life

Among Yakov Knyazhnin's spouses was Ekaterina Kniazhnina[13]. Children include Aleksandr Yakovlevich Knyazhnin[14], a poet[28], 1771–1829[29], of Russian Empire[30], awarded the Order of St. George, 4th class[31] and Boris Yakovlevich Knyazhnin[15], a military officer[32], 1777–1854[33], awarded the Gold Sword for Bravery[34].

Death and Burial

Yakov Knyazhnin died on January 14, 1791[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Yakov Knyazhnin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Yakov Knyazhnin born?

Yakov Knyazhnin was born in Pskov[2].

Where did Yakov Knyazhnin die?

Yakov Knyazhnin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who was Yakov Knyazhnin married to?

Yakov Knyazhnin's spouses include Ekaterina Kniazhnina[13].

What did Yakov Knyazhnin do for work?

Yakov Knyazhnin worked as linguist[6], poet[7], librettist[8], writer[9], and playwright[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q24442501. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q24442501. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Q27776938. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Q24442501. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Concise Literary Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Q24442501. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Q24442501. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Riemann's Music Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +7
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Yakov
    Spouse Ekaterina Kniazhnina
    Family name Knyazhnin
    Writing language Russian
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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