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Daniil Kharms

Russian writer (1905–1942)

Daniil Kharms has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists December 30, 1905 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Born

December 30, 1905

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

Died: February 2, 1942

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Birthplace
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Professions
prose writer, satirist, poet, science fiction writer, children's writer, writer, playwright
Citizenship
Soviet Union, Russian Empire

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: December 30, 1905 (ProDetLit; Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century; BnF authorities; Great Russian Encyclopedia; Integrated Authority File) or January 12, 1906 (IMDb).

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 12, 1906

Precision: day · Rank: normal

More about Daniil Kharms

Pseudonyms
Daniil Charms, Хармс

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Questions people ask

Where was Daniil Kharms born?

Daniil Kharms was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

When did Daniil Kharms die?

Daniil Kharms died on February 2, 1942.