THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Varlam Shalamov

Soviet writer, journalist, poet and Gulag survivor

Varlam Shalamov has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists June 18, 1907 in Vologda, Russia.

Born

June 18, 1907

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

Died: January 17, 1982

Source:

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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Vologda, Russia
Professions
prose writer, poet, writer, journalist
Citizenship
Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic, Soviet Union, Russian Empire

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: June 18, 1907 (Integrated Authority File) or July 1, 1907 (Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 3, 2005) or June 18, 1907 (The Fine Art Archive Db).

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.

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Questions people ask

Where was Varlam Shalamov born?

Varlam Shalamov was born in Vologda, Russia.

When did Varlam Shalamov die?

Varlam Shalamov died on January 17, 1982.