Abraham Goldfaden

Russian-born Jewish poet and playwright (1840–1908)
Person human Q330024
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Abraham Goldfaden

Summary

Abraham Goldfaden is a human[1]. He was born in Starokostiantyniv[2]. He was born on July 24, 1840[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 9, 1908[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], librettist[7], translator[8], poet[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Starokostiantyniv[2], Abraham Goldfaden…
  • Abraham Goldfaden passed away in New York City[4].
  • Abraham Goldfaden was born on July 24, 1840[3].
  • Abraham Goldfaden died on January 9, 1908[5].
  • Burial took place at Washington Cemetery[12].
  • Abraham Goldfaden held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Abraham Goldfaden held citizenship in Kingdom of Romania[14].
  • Abraham Goldfaden worked as a playwright[6].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's professions included librettist[7].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's professions included translator[8].
  • Abraham Goldfaden worked as a poet[9].
  • Abraham Goldfaden worked as a writer[10].
  • Abraham Goldfaden worked as a composer[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Abraham Goldfaden is David at War[16].
  • Abraham Goldfaden is recorded as male[17].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's genre is Yiddish theatre[19].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's Commons category is recorded as Abraham Goldfaden[20].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's family name is recorded as Goldfaden[21].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's given name is recorded as Abraham[22].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[23].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[24].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's described by source is recorded as The Jewish Encyclopedia[25].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[26].
  • Abraham Goldfaden's described by source is recorded as American Jewish Year Book 1905[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Starokostiantyniv[2], Abraham Goldfaden… he was born on July 24, 1840[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], librettist[7], translator[8], poet[9], writer[10], and composer[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Abraham Goldfaden is David at War[16].

Death and Burial

Abraham Goldfaden died on January 9, 1908[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Washington Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Abraham Goldfaden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Raisins and Almonds[30], a musical work/composition[31], founded in 1880[32].

FAQs

Where was Abraham Goldfaden born?

Abraham Goldfaden was born in Starokostiantyniv[2].

Where did Abraham Goldfaden die?

Abraham Goldfaden died in New York City[4].

What did Abraham Goldfaden do for work?

Abraham Goldfaden worked as playwright[6], librettist[7], translator[8], poet[9], and writer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . 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. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23h ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 24
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  2. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → playwright, librettist, translator +7
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  4. 21w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Documentation files at → SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts
    Sex or gender → male
    Described by source → Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3, The Jewish Encyclopedia +2
    Genre → Yiddish theatre
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Bustul lui Avraham Goldfaden din Iaşi.jpg"
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