About Vladimir Ivanow
Lived 1886 – 1970 (aged 83). Vladimir Ivanow was a Russian linguist.
Vladimir Alekseevich Ivanow (; November 3, 1886 – June 19, 1970) was a Russian orientalist. He was a scholar of Islam, with a particular focus on Ismailism. He graduated in 1907 and joined the faculty of Oriental Languages of the University of St. Petersburg.
Vladimir Ivanow is a founding father of modern Isma'ili studies and one of the most authoritative scholars in the subject. He is a doctoral advisor of Farhad Daftary, the most authoritative scholar of the subject in the modern world.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Vladimir Ivanow's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Vladimir Ivanow's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Vladimir Ivanow?
Russian orientalist (1886–1970)
When was Vladimir Ivanow born?
Vladimir Ivanow was born on 3 October 1886 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Vladimir Ivanow die?
Vladimir Ivanow died on 1 June 1970 in Tehran.
What was Vladimir Ivanow's occupation?
Vladimir Ivanow was a linguist.
What nationality was Vladimir Ivanow?
Vladimir Ivanow was Russian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Vladimir Ivanow (orientalist)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vladimir Ivanow. https://biography.guide/vladimir-ivanow/
MLA: "Vladimir Ivanow." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vladimir-ivanow/.
Chicago: "Vladimir Ivanow." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vladimir-ivanow/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:24 UTC