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Mikhail Bakhtin

Russian intellectual and philosopher (1895–1975)

Mikhail Bakhtin has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists November 17, 1895 in Oryol, Russia.

Born

November 17, 1895

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

Died: March 7, 1975

Source:

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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Oryol, Russia
Professions
philologist, writer, art theorist, literary critic, literary historian, linguist, literary scholar, philosopher
Citizenship
Soviet Union, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Russian Empire

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: November 17, 1895 (Encyclopædia Britannica Online; Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century; Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World) or November 16, 1895 (Great Russian Encyclopedia) or November 16, 1895 (Great Russian Encyclopedia) or November 17, 1895 (Encyclopædia Britannica Online; Internet Philosophy Ontology project; Integrated Authority File; Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century; The Fine Art Archive Db; SNAC; Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World; BnF authorities).

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.

November 16, 1895

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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

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Questions people ask

Where was Mikhail Bakhtin born?

Mikhail Bakhtin was born in Oryol, Russia.

When did Mikhail Bakhtin die?

Mikhail Bakhtin died on March 7, 1975.