October 9, 1874
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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia
- Source: BnF authorities
THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Nicholas Roerich
Russian painter, writer, archaeologist and philosopher (1874–1947)
Nicholas Roerich has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists October 9, 1874 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Born
October 9, 1874
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: December 13, 1947
Source:
No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Professions
- mystic, jurist, painter, poet, archaeologist, diplomat, scenographer, choreographer, philosopher, muralist, designer, illustrator, graphic artist, costume designer, occultist, historian, writer, traveler, explorer
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: October 9, 1874 (No external source identified) or October 9, 1874 (Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia; BnF authorities) or September 27, 1874 (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.
September 27, 1874
Precision: day · Rank: normal
- Source: RKDartists
More about Nicholas Roerich
- Pseudonyms
- Rerikh, N. K., Roehrich, Nikolay Konstantinovich, Rerich, Nikolaj Konstantinovič, Roerich, Nikolaj Konstantinovic, Roerich, Nikolaĭ Konstantinovich, Roerich, Nicolas, Rerikh, Nikolaĭ, Rerih, Nikolaj Konstantinovic
Family
- Child
- George de Roerich
- Spouse
- Helena Roerich
- Child
- Svetoslav Roerich
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.
No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was Nicholas Roerich born?
Nicholas Roerich was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
When did Nicholas Roerich die?
Nicholas Roerich died on December 13, 1947.