December 21, 1902
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THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Alexander Bek
Russian-Soviet novelist and war correspondent (1902–1972)
Alexander Bek has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists January 3, 1903 in Saratov, Russia.
Born
January 3, 1903
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: November 2, 1972
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Saratov, Russia
- Professions
- novelist, prose writer, writer, biographer, journalist, war correspondent
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, Soviet Union
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: January 3, 1903 (BnF authorities) or December 21, 1902 (Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 1, 2005) or January 3, 1903 (The Fine Art Archive Db).
The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.
January 3, 1903
Precision: day · Rank: normal
- Source: The Fine Art Archive Db
All birth date sources
A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was Alexander Bek born?
Alexander Bek was born in Saratov, Russia.
When did Alexander Bek die?
Alexander Bek died on November 2, 1972.