THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Boris Godunov

Boris Godunov has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists August 22, 1552 in Vyazma, Russia.

Born

August 22, 1552

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

Died: April 23, 1605

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Vyazma, Russia
Professions
politician, Oprichnik
Citizenship
Tsardom of Russia

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: August 22, 1552 (oaj.fupress.net; phys.org) or in 1551 (SNAC).

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.

in 1551

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

More about Boris Godunov

Family

Child
Feodor II of Russia
Spouse
Maria Skuratova-Belskaya
Sibling
Irina Godunova
Child
Xenia Borisovna of Russia

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 2026-10-05. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Boris Godunov born?

Boris Godunov was born in Vyazma, Russia.

When did Boris Godunov die?

Boris Godunov died on April 23, 1605.