Boris Christoff

Bulgarian bass singer (1914–1993)
Person human Q362106
Boris Christoff
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Boris Christoff

Summary

Boris Christoff is a human[1]. Born in Plovdiv[2], he… he was born on May 18, 1914[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on June 28, 1993[5]. He worked as an opera singer[6], singer[7], musician[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Boris Christoff's place of birth was Plovdiv[2].
  • Boris Christoff passed away in Rome[4].
  • Boris Christoff was born on May 18, 1914[3].
  • Boris Christoff was born on May 18, 1918[11].
  • Boris Christoff died on June 28, 1993[5].
  • Boris Christoff is buried at Central Sofia Cemetery[12].
  • Boris Christoff's father was Kiril Sovichanov[13].
  • Boris Christoff held citizenship in Bulgaria[14].
  • Boris Christoff's professions included opera singer[6].
  • Boris Christoff worked as a singer[7].
  • Boris Christoff's professions included musician[8].
  • Boris Christoff worked as an actor[9].
  • Boris Christoff's field of work was music[15].
  • Boris Christoff's education included a stint at Sofia University[16].
  • Boris Christoff received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize[17].
  • Boris Christoff is recorded as male[18].
  • Boris Christoff's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Boris Christoff's genre is opera[20].
  • Boris Christoff's Commons category is recorded as Boris Christoff[21].
  • Boris Christoff's voice type is recorded as bass-baritone[22].
  • Boris Christoff's voice type is recorded as bass[23].
  • Boris Christoff's family name is recorded as Hristov[24].
  • Boris Christoff's family name is recorded as Christoff[25].
  • Boris Christoff's family name is recorded as Christov[26].
  • Boris Christoff's given name is recorded as Boris[27].

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Origins and Family

Boris Christoff was born in Plovdiv[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 18, 1914[3] and May 18, 1918[11]. His father was Kiril Sovichanov[13].

Education

Boris Christoff's education included a stint at Sofia University[16]. He studied under Riccardo Stracciari[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include opera singer[6], singer[7], musician[8], and actor[9]. Boris Christoff's field of work was music[15].

Recognition

Boris Christoff received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize[17].

Death and Burial

Boris Christoff died on June 28, 1993[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He is buried at Central Sofia Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Boris Christoff include Christoff Cliff[29], a summit[30].

Why It Matters

Boris Christoff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Christoff Cliff[29], a summit[30].

FAQs

Where was Boris Christoff born?

Born in Plovdiv[2], Boris Christoff…

Where did Boris Christoff die?

Boris Christoff died in Rome[4].

Who were Boris Christoff's parents?

Boris Christoff's father was Kiril Sovichanov[13].

What did Boris Christoff do for work?

Boris Christoff worked as opera singer[6], singer[7], musician[8], and actor[9].

Where did Boris Christoff go to school?

Boris Christoff was educated at Sofia University[16].

What awards did Boris Christoff receive?

Honors received include Léonie Sonning Music Prize[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Pescan · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Bulgaria
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    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, BEIC Digital Library +1
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