Aleksandr Stoletov

Russian physicist (1839–1896)
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Aleksandr Stoletov

Summary

Aleksandr Stoletov is a human[1]. Born in Vladimir[2], he… he was born on July 29, 1839[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on May 16, 1896[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Aleksandr Stoletov was born in Vladimir[2].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov died in Moscow[4].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov was born on July 29, 1839[3].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov was born on August 10, 1839[10].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov died on May 16, 1896[5].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov died on May 15, 1896[11].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov died on May 27, 1896[12].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov is buried at Q19691959[13].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov's professions included physicist[6].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov's professions included engineer[7].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov's field of work was physics[15].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov's field of work was electromagnetism[16].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov's field of work was ferromagnetism[17].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov's field of work was molecular physics[18].
  • Among Aleksandr Stoletov's employers was Imperial Moscow University[19].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov's education included a stint at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[20].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov's education included a stint at Q4113253[21].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Stoletov was Aleksey Sokolov[22].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Stoletov was Nikolay Zvorykin[23].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Stoletov was Vladimir Mikhel'son[24].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Stoletov was Dmitry Goldhammer[25].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26].
  • Aleksandr Stoletov received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27].

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Origins and Family

Aleksandr Stoletov's place of birth was Vladimir[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 29, 1839[3] and August 10, 1839[10].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[20], a faculty[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1804[30] and Q4113253[21], a school[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1804[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include physics[15], a branch of science[34]; electromagnetism[16], a branch of physics[35]; ferromagnetism[17]; and molecular physics[18], a branch of physics[36]. Aleksandr Stoletov was employed by Imperial Moscow University[19]. Notable students include Aleksey Sokolov[22], a physicist[37], 1854–1928[38], of Russian Empire[39], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[40], specialised in physics[41]; Nikolay Zvorykin[23], a meteorologist[42], 1854–1884[43], of Russian Empire[44], specialised in meteorology[45]; Vladimir Mikhel'son[24], a physicist[46], 1860–1927[47], of Russian Empire[48], specialised in physics[49]; and Dmitry Goldhammer[25], a physicist[50], 1860–1922[51], of Russian Empire[52], specialised in classical electromagnetism[53]. He supervised Dmitry Goldhammer as a doctoral student[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26], a grade of an order[55], in Russian Empire[56]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27], a grade of an order[57], in Russian Empire[58]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[59], a grade of an order[60], in Russian Empire[61]; Legion of Honour[62], a state order[63], in France[64], founded in 1802[65]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[66], a grade of an order[67], in Russian Empire[68].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 16, 1896[5], May 15, 1896[11], and May 27, 1896[12]. Aleksandr Stoletov died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[69]. He is buried at Q19691959[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Aleksandr Stoletov include Vladimir State University[70], a Flagship university[71], in Russia[72], founded in 1958[73] and Stoletov[74], a lunar crater[75].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Stoletov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

Entities named for him include Vladimir State University[70], a Flagship university[71], in Russia[72], founded in 1958[73] and Stoletov[74], a lunar crater[75].

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Stoletov born?

Born in Vladimir[2], Aleksandr Stoletov…

Where did Aleksandr Stoletov die?

Aleksandr Stoletov died in Moscow[4].

What did Aleksandr Stoletov do for work?

Aleksandr Stoletov worked as physicist[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Aleksandr Stoletov go to school?

Aleksandr Stoletov was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[20] and Q4113253[21].

What awards did Aleksandr Stoletov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[59], and Legion of Honour[62].

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    Doctoral student Dmitry Goldhammer
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    Cause of death pneumonia
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