Daniel Chwolson

Russian orientalist (1819–1911)
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Daniel Chwolson
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Daniel Chwolson

Summary

Daniel Chwolson is a human[1]. Born in Vilnius[2], he… he was born on November 21, 1819[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on March 23, 1911[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6] and orientalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Daniel Chwolson's place of birth was Vilnius[2].
  • Daniel Chwolson passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Daniel Chwolson was born on November 21, 1819[3].
  • Daniel Chwolson was born on December 3, 1819[9].
  • Daniel Chwolson was born on December 15, 1819[10].
  • Daniel Chwolson died on March 23, 1911[5].
  • Daniel Chwolson died on April 5, 1911[11].
  • Daniel Chwolson died on March 23, 1911[12].
  • Daniel Chwolson died on April 6, 1911[13].
  • Daniel Chwolson is buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[14].
  • A child of Daniel Chwolson was Orest Khvolson[15].
  • A child of Daniel Chwolson was Q115182841[16].
  • Daniel Chwolson held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Daniel Chwolson worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Daniel Chwolson worked as an orientalist[7].
  • Daniel Chwolson's field of work was oriental studies[18].
  • Daniel Chwolson's field of work was Semitic studies[19].
  • Daniel Chwolson's field of work was study of the Hebrew language[20].
  • Daniel Chwolson's field of work was history[21].
  • Daniel Chwolson was employed by Imperial St. Petersburg University[22].
  • Daniel Chwolson's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[23].
  • A notable student of Daniel Chwolson was Ilya Ilyich Kazas[24].
  • A notable student of Daniel Chwolson was Q30154572[25].
  • Daniel Chwolson received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[26].
  • Daniel Chwolson received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with crown[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vilnius[2], Daniel Chwolson… Recorded date of birth include November 21, 1819[3], December 3, 1819[9], and December 15, 1819[10].

Education

Daniel Chwolson was educated at University of Wrocław[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6] and orientalist[7]. Fields of work include oriental studies[18], an academic discipline[28]; Semitic studies[19], an academic discipline[29]; study of the Hebrew language[20], an academic discipline[30]; and history[21], an academic discipline[31]. Among Daniel Chwolson's employers was Imperial St. Petersburg University[22]. Notable students include Ilya Ilyich Kazas[24], a translator[32], 1832–1912[33], of Russian Empire[34], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[35], specialised in oriental studies[36] and Q30154572[25]. Doctoral students include Pavel Kokovtsov[37], an orientalist[38], 1861–1942[39], of Russian Empire[40], specialised in oriental studies[41] and Hayyim Jonah Gurland[42], a rabbi[43], 1841–1890[44], of Russian Empire[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[26], a grade of an order[46], in Russian Empire[47]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with crown[27], a grade of an order[48], in Russian Empire[49]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with crown[50], a grade of an order[51], in Russian Empire[52]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[53], a grade of an order[54], in Russian Empire[55]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[56], a grade of an order[57], in Russian Empire[58]; and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[59], a grade of an order[60], in Russian Empire[61].

Personal Life

Children include Orest Khvolson[15], a physicist[62], 1852–1934[63], of Russian Empire[64], awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[65], specialised in physics[66] and Q115182841[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 23, 1911[5], April 5, 1911[11], and April 6, 1911[13]. Daniel Chwolson passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Daniel Chwolson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Daniel Chwolson born?

Daniel Chwolson's place of birth was Vilnius[2].

Where did Daniel Chwolson die?

Daniel Chwolson died in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Daniel Chwolson do for work?

Daniel Chwolson worked as university teacher[6] and orientalist[7].

Where did Daniel Chwolson go to school?

Daniel Chwolson was educated at University of Wrocław[23].

What awards did Daniel Chwolson receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[26], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with crown[27], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with crown[50], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[53].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [67] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15h ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name Daniil, Daniel
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    Viaf cluster id 8174730, 3081178606675601110003, 78144648363804972810
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