Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov
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Summary
Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov was born on August 24, 1753[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on May 25, 1840[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], politician[6], and governor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (652 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1754[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1840[10]
- Father: Mikhail Andreevich Rimsky-Korsakov[11]
- Mother: Q110995185[12]
- Child: Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov[13]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14]
- Position held: member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[15]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[18], Order of St. Andrew[19], Gold Sword for Bravery[20], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21], Order of St. George, 4th class[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: House of Rimsky-Korsakov[24]
- Military branch: infantry[25]
- Commons category: Alexander Mikhailovich Rimskiy-Korsakov[26]
- Military, police or special rank: general[27], General of the Infantry[28]
- Residence: Tuskulėnai Manor[29]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[30], Seventh Russo-Turkish War[31], Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790[32], War of the First Coalition[33], Persian Expedition of 1796[34], War of the Second Coalition[35]
- Family name: Korsakov[36]
- Given name: Aleksandr[37], Alexander[38]
- Work location: Saint Petersburg[39], Vilnius[40]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[41]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[42], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[44], Russian Biographical Dictionary[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
Why It Matters
Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov born?
Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov was born in Moscow[2].
Where did Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov die?
Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov died in Saint Petersburg[4].
Who were Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's parents?
Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's father was Mikhail Andreevich Rimsky-Korsakov[11]. Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov's mother was Q110995185[12].
What did Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov do for work?
Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov worked as a military officer[5], politician[6], and governor[7].
What awards did Alexander Rimsky-Korsakov receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[18], and Order of St. Andrew[19].