Aleksandr Fomin

Russian-Soviet botanist (1867-1935)
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Aleksandr Fomin

Summary

Aleksandr Fomin is a human[1]. Born in Kondol[2], he… he was born on May 2, 1867[3]. He died in Kyiv[4]. He died on October 16, 1935[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], university teacher[7], scientific collector[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kondol[2], Aleksandr Fomin…
  • Aleksandr Fomin passed away in Kyiv[4].
  • Aleksandr Fomin was born on May 2, 1867[3].
  • Aleksandr Fomin was born on 1869[11].
  • Aleksandr Fomin died on October 16, 1935[5].
  • Burial took place at Lukianivske Cemetery[12].
  • Aleksandr Fomin held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Aleksandr Fomin held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[14].
  • Aleksandr Fomin held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Aleksandr Fomin's professions included botanist[6].
  • Aleksandr Fomin worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Aleksandr Fomin worked as a scientific collector[8].
  • Aleksandr Fomin's professions included botanical collector[9].
  • Aleksandr Fomin's field of work was botany[16].
  • Aleksandr Fomin was employed by University of Tartu[17].
  • Among Aleksandr Fomin's employers was National Botanical Garden of Georgia[18].
  • Among Aleksandr Fomin's employers was Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[19].
  • Among Aleksandr Fomin's employers was A.V. Fomin Botanical Garden[20].
  • Among Aleksandr Fomin's employers was M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany[21].
  • Aleksandr Fomin's education included a stint at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[22].
  • Aleksandr Fomin's education included a stint at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[23].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Fomin was Olena Visyulina[24].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Fomin was Yuri Dmitrievič Kleopov[25].
  • Aleksandr Fomin was a member of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine[26].
  • Aleksandr Fomin is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Aleksandr Fomin was born in Kondol[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 2, 1867[3] and 1869[11].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[22], a faculty[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1804[30] and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[23], a public university[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1834[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], university teacher[7], scientific collector[8], and botanical collector[9]. Aleksandr Fomin's field of work was botany[16]. Employers include University of Tartu[17], a public university[34], in Estonia[35], founded in 1918[36], headquartered in Tartu[37]; National Botanical Garden of Georgia[18], a botanical garden[38], in Georgia[39], founded in 1845[40]; Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[19], a public university[41], in Russian Empire[42], founded in 1834[43]; A.V. Fomin Botanical Garden[20], a botanical garden[44], in Ukraine[45], founded in 1839[46]; and M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany[21], a research institute[47], in Ukraine[48], founded in 1921[49]. Notable students include Olena Visyulina[24], a botanist[50], 1898–1972[51], of Russian Empire[52], awarded the Stalin Prize, 3rd degree[53], specialised in botany[54] and Yuri Dmitrievič Kleopov[25], a botanist[55], 1902–1943[56], of Soviet Union[57], specialised in botany[58].

Death and Burial

Aleksandr Fomin died on October 16, 1935[5]. He died in Kyiv[4]. Burial took place at Lukianivske Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Fomin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

His notable doctoral advisees include Olena Visyulina[61], a botanist[62], 1898–1972[63], of Russian Empire[64], awarded the Stalin Prize, 3rd degree[65], specialised in botany[66] and Liubov Kemularia-Nathadze[67], a botanist[68], 1891–1985[69], of Soviet Union[70], awarded the Order of Lenin[71], specialised in botany[72].

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Fomin born?

Aleksandr Fomin's place of birth was Kondol[2].

Where did Aleksandr Fomin die?

Aleksandr Fomin passed away in Kyiv[4].

What did Aleksandr Fomin do for work?

Aleksandr Fomin worked as botanist[6], university teacher[7], scientific collector[8], and botanical collector[9].

Where did Aleksandr Fomin go to school?

Aleksandr Fomin was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[22] and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[23].

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, university teacher, scientific collector +1
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    Country of citizenship Russian Empire, Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic, Soviet Union
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