Adolf Yushkevich

Soviet historian of mathematics and leading expert in medieval Eastern mathematics (1906-1993)
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Adolf Yushkevich

Summary

Adolf Yushkevich is a human[1]. Born in Odesa[2], he… he was born on +1906-07-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on +1993-07-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and medieval historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Yushkevich's place of birth was Odesa[2].
  • Adolf Yushkevich passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Adolf Yushkevich was born on +1906-07-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Adolf Yushkevich was born on +1906-07-15T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Adolf Yushkevich died on +1993-07-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Donskoe cemetery[13].
  • Adolf Yushkevich's father was Pavel Yushkevich[14].
  • A child of Adolf Yushkevich was Alexander Yushkevich[15].
  • Adolf Yushkevich held citizenship in Soviet Union[16].
  • Adolf Yushkevich held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Adolf Yushkevich held citizenship in Russia[18].
  • Russian was Adolf Yushkevich's native language[19].
  • Adolf Yushkevich is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[20].
  • Adolf Yushkevich's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Adolf Yushkevich's professions included historian of mathematics[7].
  • Adolf Yushkevich worked as a historian[8].
  • Adolf Yushkevich's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Adolf Yushkevich worked as a medieval historian[10].
  • Adolf Yushkevich's field of work was history of mathematics[21].
  • Adolf Yushkevich held the position of chairperson[22].
  • Among Adolf Yushkevich's employers was S.I. Vavilov Institute for the History of Natural Science and Technology[23].
  • Among Adolf Yushkevich's employers was Bauman Moscow State Technical University[24].
  • Adolf Yushkevich's education included a stint at Lomonosov Moscow State University[25].
  • Adolf Yushkevich's doctoral advisor was Dmitri Egorov[26].
  • Adolf Yushkevich received the Kenneth O. May Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf Yushkevich's place of birth was Odesa[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1906-07-02T00:00:00Z[3] and +1906-07-15T00:00:00Z[12]. His father was Pavel Yushkevich[14]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[20]. Russian was his native language[19].

Education

Adolf Yushkevich's education included a stint at Lomonosov Moscow State University[25]. His doctoral advisor was Dmitri Egorov[26]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and medieval historian[10]. Adolf Yushkevich's field of work was history of mathematics[21]. Employers include S.I. Vavilov Institute for the History of Natural Science and Technology[23], an Institute of the Russian Academy of Science[29], in Soviet Union[30], founded in 1932[31] and Bauman Moscow State Technical University[24], a national research university[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1830[34], headquartered in Moscow[35]. He held the position of chairperson[22]. Doctoral students include Fedor Andreevich Medvedev[36], a scientist[37], 1923–1993[38], of Soviet Union[39]; V. V. Gussov[40]; Valentin Ivanovich Lysenko[41]; Petris-Al'girdis Boleslavovich Paplauskas[42]; V. I. Antropova[43]; and A. I. Volodarsky[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Kenneth O. May Prize[27], a science award[45], founded in 1989[46]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[47], a socialist order of merit[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1928[50]; Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[51], an official honorary title of RSFSR[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1931[54]; George Sarton Medal[55], an award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1955[58]; Koyré Medal[59], a science award[60]; and honorary doctor of Paris 13 University[61], an award[62], in France[63].

Personal Life

A child of Adolf Yushkevich was Alexander Yushkevich[15].

Death and Burial

Adolf Yushkevich died on +1993-07-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Donskoe cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Adolf Yushkevich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

His notable doctoral advisees include Izabella Bashmakova[66], a historian of mathematics[67], 1921–2005[68], of Soviet Union[69], awarded the Koyré Medal[70], specialised in history of mathematics[71].

FAQs

Where was Adolf Yushkevich born?

Born in Odesa[2], Adolf Yushkevich…

Where did Adolf Yushkevich die?

Adolf Yushkevich passed away in Moscow[4].

Who were Adolf Yushkevich's parents?

Adolf Yushkevich's father was Pavel Yushkevich[14].

What did Adolf Yushkevich do for work?

Adolf Yushkevich worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and medieval historian[10].

Where did Adolf Yushkevich go to school?

Adolf Yushkevich was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[25].

What awards did Adolf Yushkevich receive?

Honors received include Kenneth O. May Prize[27], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[47], Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[51], and George Sarton Medal[55].

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