THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Alexander Tairov

Russian theatre director (1885–1950)

Alexander Tairov has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists July 13, 1885 in Romny, Ukraine.

Born

July 13, 1885

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: September 25, 1950

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Romny, Ukraine
Professions
actor, director, writer, theatre manager, theatre director
Citizenship
Soviet Union, Russian Empire

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: July 13, 1885 (Great Russian Encyclopedia) or June 24, 1885 (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.

More about Alexander Tairov

Birth name
Александр Яковлевич Корнблит
Pseudonyms
Таиров

All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Alexander Tairov born?

Alexander Tairov was born in Romny, Ukraine.

What was Alexander Tairov’s name at birth?

Alexander Tairov’s recorded birth name is Александр Яковлевич Корнблит.

When did Alexander Tairov die?

Alexander Tairov died on September 25, 1950.