African Spir

Russian philosopher (1837-1890)
Person human Q385790
African Spir
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African Spir

Summary

African Spir is a human[1]. He was born in Kropyvnytskyi[2]. He was born on +1837-11-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on +1890-03-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • African Spir's place of birth was Kropyvnytskyi[2].
  • African Spir died in Geneva[4].
  • African Spir was born on +1837-11-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • African Spir died on +1890-03-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • African Spir is buried at Cemetery of Saint George[9].
  • African Spir's father was Aleksandr Spir[10].
  • African Spir held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • African Spir worked as a philosopher[6].
  • African Spir worked as a writer[7].
  • African Spir's field of work was philosophy[12].
  • A notable work attributed to African Spir is foundationalism[13].
  • African Spir received the Order of St. Andrew[14].
  • African Spir received the Order of St. George, 4th class[15].
  • African Spir is recorded as male[16].
  • African Spir's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • African Spir is associated with the Kantianism movement[18].
  • African Spir's Commons category is recorded as Afrikan Spir[19].
  • African Spir's military, police or special rank is recorded as sub-lieutenant[20].
  • African Spir's archives at is recorded as Geneva Library[21].
  • African Spir's archives at is recorded as Harvard Library[22].
  • The cause of death was influenza[23].
  • African Spir was part of the conflict Crimean War[24].
  • African Spir's family name is recorded as Shpir[25].
  • African Spir's given name is recorded as African[26].
  • African Spir's medical condition is recorded as 1889–1890 pandemic[27].

Body

Origins and Family

African Spir was born in Kropyvnytskyi[2]. He was born on +1837-11-15T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Aleksandr Spir[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and writer[7]. African Spir's field of work was philosophy[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to African Spir is foundationalism[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Andrew[14], an order[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1698[30] and Order of St. George, 4th class[15], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32].

Death and Burial

African Spir died on +1890-03-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Geneva[4]. The cause of death was influenza[23]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Saint George[9].

Why It Matters

African Spir ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[35], a philosopher[36], 1844–1900[37], of Kingdom of Prussia[38] and Leo Tolstoy[39], a writer[40], 1828–1910[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[43], specialised in philosophy[44].

FAQs

Where was African Spir born?

African Spir was born in Kropyvnytskyi[2].

Where did African Spir die?

African Spir died in Geneva[4].

Who were African Spir's parents?

African Spir's father was Aleksandr Spir[10].

What did African Spir do for work?

African Spir worked as philosopher[6] and writer[7].

What awards did African Spir receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Andrew[14] and Order of St. George, 4th class[15].

Who did African Spir influence?

African Spir has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[35] and Leo Tolstoy[39].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Archives of the Geneva Library. bge-geneve.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . id.lib.harvard.edu. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Internet Philosophy Ontology project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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