Aleksandr Vasilyev

Russian-Soviet physicist, astronomer, surveyor, and geodesist (1868–1947)
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Aleksandr Vasilyev

Summary

Aleksandr Vasilyev is a human[1]. Born in Mykolaiv[2], he… he was born on +1868-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1947-03-04T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], astronomer[6], surveyor[7], and geodesist[8].

Key Facts

  • Aleksandr Vasilyev was born in Mykolaiv[2].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev was born on +1868-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev died on +1947-03-04T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev died on +1947-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Burial took place at Pulkovo Observatory cemetery[10].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's professions included physicist[5].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev worked as a surveyor[7].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's professions included geodesist[8].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's field of work was astronomy[13].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's field of work was geodesy[14].
  • Among Aleksandr Vasilyev's employers was Pulkovo Observatory[15].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's education included a stint at Odesa University[16].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's doctoral advisor was Aleksandr Kononovich[17].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev received the N. M. Przhevalsky Medal in Silver[19].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev is recorded as male[20].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 306307565[22].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's GND ID is recorded as 1057584630[23].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's NL CR AUT ID is recorded as av20211132898[24].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's family name is recorded as Vasilyev[25].
  • Aleksandr Vasilyev's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[26].

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Origins and Family

Aleksandr Vasilyev's place of birth was Mykolaiv[2]. He was born on +1868-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Aleksandr Vasilyev's education included a stint at Odesa University[16]. His doctoral advisor was Aleksandr Kononovich[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[5], astronomer[6], surveyor[7], and geodesist[8]. Fields of work include astronomy[13], a branch of science[27] and geodesy[14], an academic discipline[28]. Aleksandr Vasilyev was employed by Pulkovo Observatory[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18], a socialist order of merit[29], in Soviet Union[30], founded in 1928[31] and N. M. Przhevalsky Medal in Silver[19], a class of award[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1947-03-04T00:00:00Z[4] and +1947-01-01T00:00:00Z[9]. Burial took place at Pulkovo Observatory cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Vasilyev born?

Aleksandr Vasilyev was born in Mykolaiv[2].

What did Aleksandr Vasilyev do for work?

Aleksandr Vasilyev worked as physicist[5], astronomer[6], surveyor[7], and geodesist[8].

Where did Aleksandr Vasilyev go to school?

Aleksandr Vasilyev was educated at Odesa University[16].

What awards did Aleksandr Vasilyev receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18] and N. M. Przhevalsky Medal in Silver[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . viaf.org. Retrieved . viaf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . NUKAT. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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