Semyon Desnitsky

Russian philosopher
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Semyon Desnitsky

Summary

Semyon Desnitsky is a human[1]. Born in Nizhyn[2], he… he was born on 1740[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on June 15, 1789[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Semyon Desnitsky's place of birth was Nizhyn[2].
  • Semyon Desnitsky passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Semyon Desnitsky was born on 1740[3].
  • Semyon Desnitsky died on June 15, 1789[5].
  • Semyon Desnitsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's professions included linguist[6].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's professions included historian[7].
  • Semyon Desnitsky worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Semyon Desnitsky worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Semyon Desnitsky was employed by Lomonosov Moscow State University[12].
  • Semyon Desnitsky was employed by Lomonosov Moscow State University[13].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[14].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's education included a stint at Imperial Moscow University[15].
  • Semyon Desnitsky was educated at Moscow University Gymnasium[16].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's education included a stint at Lomonosov Moscow State University[17].
  • Semyon Desnitsky was a member of Russian Academy[18].
  • Semyon Desnitsky is recorded as male[19].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's residence is recorded as Russian Empire[21].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's residence is recorded as Glasgow[22].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's given name is recorded as Semyon[23].
  • Semyon Desnitsky studied under Karl Heinrich Langer[24].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[25].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Semyon Desnitsky's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Semyon Desnitsky's place of birth was Nizhyn[2]. He was born on 1740[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[14], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; Imperial Moscow University[15], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1755[34]; Moscow University Gymnasium[16], a Gymnasium[35], in Russian Empire[36], founded in 1755[37]; and Lomonosov Moscow State University[17], a public university[38], in Russia[39], founded in 1755[40], headquartered in Moscow[41]. Semyon Desnitsky studied under Karl Heinrich Langer[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and lawyer[9]. Employers include Lomonosov Moscow State University[12], a public university[42], in Russia[43], founded in 1755[44], headquartered in Moscow[45].

Death and Burial

Semyon Desnitsky died on June 15, 1789[5]. He died in Moscow[4].

Why It Matters

Semyon Desnitsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Semyon Desnitsky born?

Born in Nizhyn[2], Semyon Desnitsky…

Where did Semyon Desnitsky die?

Semyon Desnitsky passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Semyon Desnitsky do for work?

Semyon Desnitsky worked as linguist[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Semyon Desnitsky go to school?

Semyon Desnitsky was educated at University of Glasgow[14], Imperial Moscow University[15], Moscow University Gymnasium[16], and Lomonosov Moscow State University[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . Q135472448. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Q135472448. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Q135472448. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [12] . Q135472448. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Q135472448. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Q135472448. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Q135472448. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume I. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume I. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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