Denis Fonvizin
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Summary
Denis Fonvizin was born on April 3, 1745[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on December 1, 1792[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,743 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 14, 1743[11]
- Date of death: December 12, 1792[12]
- Place of burial: Alexander Nevsky Lavra[13], Lazarev Cemetery[14]
- Father: Ivan A. Fonvizin[15]
- Mother: Yekaterina Dmitriyeva-Mamonova[16]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[17]
- Occupation: Staatsrat[18]
- Educated at: Moscow University Gymnasium[19], Lomonosov Moscow State University[20]
- Notable work: The Minor[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Family: Fonvizin[23]
- Commons category: Denis Fonvizin[24]
- Given name: Denis[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Denis Fonvizin[26]
- Commons gallery: Denis Fonvizin[27]
- Depicted by: Denis Fonvizin[28]
- Described by source: Russian Biographical Dictionary[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Library of the World's Best Literature[32], Historical Dictionary of Russian Writers[33], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[34], Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume III[35], Faces of Moscow[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[37]
- Commons Creator page: Denis Fonvizin[38]
- Sibling: Pavel Fonvizin[39]
Why It Matters
Denis Fonvizin has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Works attributed to him include The Minor[42], a literary work[43], founded in 1781[44].
FAQs
Where was Denis Fonvizin born?
Denis Fonvizin's place of birth was Moscow[2].
Where did Denis Fonvizin die?
Denis Fonvizin died in Saint Petersburg[4].
Who were Denis Fonvizin's parents?
Denis Fonvizin's father was Ivan A. Fonvizin[15]. Denis Fonvizin's mother was Yekaterina Dmitriyeva-Mamonova[16].
What did Denis Fonvizin do for work?
Denis Fonvizin worked as a linguist[5], writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and translator[9].
Where did Denis Fonvizin go to school?
Denis Fonvizin was educated at Moscow University Gymnasium[19] and Lomonosov Moscow State University[20].