March 25, 1812
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THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Alexander Herzen
Russian author, philosopher, and revolutionary (1812–1870)
Alexander Herzen has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists April 6, 1812 in Moscow, Russia.
Born
April 6, 1812
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: January 21, 1870
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Moscow, Russia
- Professions
- opinion journalist, philosopher, literary critic, writer, prose writer, revolutionary, politician, autobiographer, journalist, teacher, pedagogue
- Citizenship
- Switzerland, France, Russian Empire
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: April 6, 1812 (Herzen, Aleksandr Ivanovich; Chuvash encyclopedia; Q20652952) or March 25, 1812 (Olomouc City Library regional database) or April 6, 1812 (The Fine Art Archive).
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.
April 6, 1812
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- Source: The Fine Art Archive
More about Alexander Herzen
- Birth name
- Александр Иванович Герцен
- Pseudonyms
- Iskander
All birth date sources
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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was Alexander Herzen born?
Alexander Herzen was born in Moscow, Russia.
What was Alexander Herzen’s name at birth?
Alexander Herzen’s recorded birth name is Александр Иванович Герцен.