THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Alexej von Jawlensky

Russian painter (1865–1941)

Alexej von Jawlensky has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists March 25, 1864 in Torzhok, Russia.

Born

March 25, 1864

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

Died: March 15, 1941

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Torzhok, Russia, Germany
Professions
draftsperson, art collector, artist, painter, printmaker
Citizenship
Weimar Republic, Russian Empire, Germany, Soviet Union

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: March 25, 1864 (The Fine Art Archive; BnF authorities) or March 26, 1864 (Integrated Authority File; SIKART; RKDartists).

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 Alexej von Jawlensky

Birth name
Алексей Георгиевич Явленский

Family

Partner
Marianne von Werefkin

Official links & social profiles

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 Alexej von Jawlensky born?

Alexej von Jawlensky was born in Torzhok, Russia; Germany.

What was Alexej von Jawlensky’s name at birth?

Alexej von Jawlensky’s recorded birth name is Алексей Георгиевич Явленский.

When did Alexej von Jawlensky die?

Alexej von Jawlensky died on March 15, 1941.