Alexander Tairov

Russian theatre director (1885–1950)
Person human Q981151
Alexander Tairov
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Summary

Alexander Tairov was born on July 1, 1885[1], in Romny[2]. He died on September 25, 1950[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a theatrical director[5], actor[6], writer[7], director[8], and theatre manager[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,110 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: July 6, 1885[11], June 24, 1885[12]
  • Date of death: September 5, 1950[13]
  • Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[14]
  • Spouse: Alisa Koonen[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[16], Soviet Union[17]
  • Employer: Kamerny Theatre[18]
  • Educated at: Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University[19]
  • Student: Alexander Bronislavovich Skibniewskiy[20]
  • Award received: Order of Lenin[21], People's Artist of the RSFSR[22], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[23], Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[24], Merited Artist of the RSFSR[25]
  • Member of: Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee[26]
  • Religion or worldview: Judaism[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Commons category: Alexander Tairov[29]
  • Family name: Tairov[30]
  • Given name: Aleksandr[31]
  • Pseudonym: Таиров[32]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[33], Faces of Moscow[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[35]
  • Birth name: Александр Яковлевич Корнблит[36]
  • Start of work period: 1904[37]

Why It Matters

Alexander Tairov has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Tairov born?

Alexander Tairov's place of birth was Romny[2].

Where did Alexander Tairov die?

Alexander Tairov died in Moscow[4].

Who was Alexander Tairov married to?

Alexander Tairov's spouses include Alisa Koonen[15].

What did Alexander Tairov do for work?

Alexander Tairov worked as a theatrical director[5], actor[6], writer[7], director[8], and theatre manager[9].

Where did Alexander Tairov go to school?

Alexander Tairov was educated at Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University[19].

What awards did Alexander Tairov receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[21], People's Artist of the RSFSR[22], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[23], and Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Great Russian Encyclopedia. bre.mkrf.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [13] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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