Nicolai von Gretsch

Russian grammarian (1787-1867)
Person human Q507651
Nicolai von Gretsch
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Summary

Nicolai von Gretsch was born on August 3, 1787[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on January 12, 1867[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], journalist[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (297 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 14, 1787[11]
  • Date of death: January 24, 1867[12]
  • Place of burial: Volkovskoe Lutheran cemetery[13]
  • Child: Daniel Johann von Gretsch[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[15]
  • Occupation: editor[16]
  • Award received: Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[17], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[18]
  • Member of: Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Nikolay Gretsch[21]
  • Given name: Nikolay[22]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Nikolay Gretsch[23]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[24], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], NLR Employees[28], Russian Writers: XIX c. Tome 1[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[30]
  • Commons Creator page: Nikolay Gretsch[31]
  • Author name string: Г.[32]
  • Patronym or matronym: Ivanovich[33]
  • Writing language: Russian[34]

Why It Matters

Nicolai von Gretsch has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Nicolai von Gretsch born?

Nicolai von Gretsch's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Nicolai von Gretsch die?

Nicolai von Gretsch passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Nicolai von Gretsch do for work?

Nicolai von Gretsch worked as a linguist[5], journalist[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and philologist[9].

What awards did Nicolai von Gretsch receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[17] and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[18].

References

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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. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Russian Writers 1800-1917: Tome 2. wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . NLR Employees. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] ↑ . NLR Employees. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'be', 'de', 'en', 'fa', 'fi', 'fr', 'hu', 'kk', 'ru']
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  8. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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