Yekaterina Dashkova

Russian author and woman of letters (1743-1810)
Person human Q235611
Yekaterina Dashkova
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Yekaterina Dashkova

Summary

Yekaterina Dashkova is a human[1]. She was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. She was born on March 17, 1743[3]. She passed away in Moscow[4]. She died on January 4, 1810[5]. She worked as a linguist[6], politician[7], writer[8], and lady-in-waiting[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (581 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Yekaterina Dashkova…
  • Yekaterina Dashkova died in Moscow[4].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova was born on March 17, 1743[3].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova was born on March 28, 1743[11].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova died on January 4, 1810[5].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova died on January 16, 1810[12].
  • Burial took place at Kaluga Oblast[13].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova's father was Roman Vorontsov[14].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova's mother was Marfa Ivanovna Surmina[15].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova was married to Mikhail Dashkov[16].
  • A child of Yekaterina Dashkova was Pavel Dashkov[17].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova worked as a linguist[6].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova's professions included politician[7].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova's professions included writer[8].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova worked as a lady-in-waiting[9].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova held the position of Lady-in-waiting of the Imperial Court of Russia[19].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova held the position of president of the Russian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Among Yekaterina Dashkova's employers was Imperial court[21].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova received the Order of Saint Catherine[22].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova was a member of American Philosophical Society[25].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Yekaterina Dashkova was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Yekaterina Dashkova's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 17, 1743[3] and March 28, 1743[11]. Her father was Roman Vorontsov[14]. Her mother was Marfa Ivanovna Surmina[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], politician[7], writer[8], and lady-in-waiting[9]. Yekaterina Dashkova was employed by Imperial court[21]. Positions held include Lady-in-waiting of the Imperial Court of Russia[19], in Russian Empire[28] and president of the Russian Academy of Sciences[20].

Recognition

Yekaterina Dashkova received the Order of Saint Catherine[22].

Personal Life

Among Yekaterina Dashkova's spouses was Mikhail Dashkov[16]. A child of her was Pavel Dashkov[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 4, 1810[5] and January 16, 1810[12]. Yekaterina Dashkova died in Moscow[4]. She is buried at Kaluga Oblast[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Yekaterina Dashkova include 4594 Dashkova[29], an asteroid[30] and Dashkova[31], an impact crater[32].

Why It Matters

Yekaterina Dashkova ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (581 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for her include 4594 Dashkova[29], an asteroid[30] and Dashkova[31], an impact crater[32].

FAQs

Where was Yekaterina Dashkova born?

Yekaterina Dashkova's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Yekaterina Dashkova die?

Yekaterina Dashkova died in Moscow[4].

Who were Yekaterina Dashkova's parents?

Yekaterina Dashkova's father was Roman Vorontsov[14]. Yekaterina Dashkova's mother was Marfa Ivanovna Surmina[15].

Who was Yekaterina Dashkova married to?

Yekaterina Dashkova's spouses include Mikhail Dashkov[16].

What did Yekaterina Dashkova do for work?

Yekaterina Dashkova worked as linguist[6], politician[7], writer[8], and lady-in-waiting[9].

What awards did Yekaterina Dashkova receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Catherine[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . scientificrussia.ru. scientificrussia.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . scientificrussia.ru. scientificrussia.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume I. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . scientificrussia.ru. scientificrussia.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume I. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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