Boris Vysheslavtsev

Russian philosopher (1877–1954)
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Summary

Boris Vysheslavtsev was born on October 30, 1877[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on October 5, 1954[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: October 17, 1877[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[10], Soviet Union[11]
  • Field of work: philosophy[12]
  • Employer: Lomonosov Moscow State University[13], Imperial Moscow University[14], St. Sergius Institute[15]
  • Educated at: Moscow State University, Faculty of Law[16]
  • Doctoral advisor: Pavel Novgorodtsev[17]
  • Student: Aleksandr Akhmanov[18]
  • Notable work: Q139828229[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Boris Vysheslavtsev[21]
  • Given name: Boris[22]
  • Pseudonym: B. Petrov[23]
  • Professorship: professor[24], full professor[25]
  • Student of: Pavel Novgorodtsev[26]
  • Described by source: Faces of Moscow[27], Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29], Russian[30]

Why It Matters

Boris Vysheslavtsev has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Boris Vysheslavtsev born?

Boris Vysheslavtsev's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Boris Vysheslavtsev die?

Boris Vysheslavtsev died in Geneva[4].

What did Boris Vysheslavtsev do for work?

Boris Vysheslavtsev worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and lawyer[7].

Where did Boris Vysheslavtsev go to school?

Boris Vysheslavtsev was educated at Moscow State University, Faculty of Law[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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