Aleksandr Voyeykov

Russian meteorologist (1842-1916)
Person human Q1378553
Aleksandr Voyeykov
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Aleksandr Voyeykov

Summary

Aleksandr Voyeykov is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on May 8, 1842[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 27, 1916[5]. He worked as a meteorologist[6], geographer[7], and climatologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov was born on May 8, 1842[3].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov died on January 27, 1916[5].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov is buried at Nikolskoe Cemetery of Alexander Nevsky Lavra[10].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's father was Ivan Fyodorovich Voyeykov[11].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's mother was Varvara Mertvago[12].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov worked as a meteorologist[6].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov worked as a geographer[7].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's professions included climatologist[8].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's field of work was meteorology[14].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's field of work was climatology[15].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's field of work was geography[16].
  • Among Aleksandr Voyeykov's employers was Imperial St. Petersburg University[17].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[18].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[20].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov received the Constantin Medal[21].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov was a member of Russian Geographical Society[23].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov is recorded as male[24].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's family is recorded as House of Voyeykov[26].
  • Aleksandr Voyeykov's Commons category is recorded as Aleksandr Ivanovich Voeykov[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Aleksandr Voyeykov… he was born on May 8, 1842[3]. His father was Ivan Fyodorovich Voyeykov[11]. His mother was Varvara Mertvago[12].

Education

Educated at Saint Petersburg State University[18], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1724[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and University of Göttingen[20], a campus university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1734[38], headquartered in Göttingen[39]. Aleksandr Voyeykov earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include meteorologist[6], geographer[7], and climatologist[8]. Fields of work include meteorology[14], a branch of science[41]; climatology[15], an interdisciplinary science[42]; and geography[16], an academic discipline[43]. Aleksandr Voyeykov was employed by Imperial St. Petersburg University[17].

Recognition

Aleksandr Voyeykov received the Constantin Medal[21].

Death and Burial

Aleksandr Voyeykov died on January 27, 1916[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Nikolskoe Cemetery of Alexander Nevsky Lavra[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Aleksandr Voyeykov include Voyeykov Ice Shelf[44], an ice shelf[45] and Voeikov Strait[46], a strait[47], in Russia[48].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Voyeykov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Voyeykov Ice Shelf[44], an ice shelf[45] and Voeikov Strait[46], a strait[47], in Russia[48].

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Voyeykov born?

Born in Moscow[2], Aleksandr Voyeykov…

Where did Aleksandr Voyeykov die?

Aleksandr Voyeykov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Aleksandr Voyeykov's parents?

Aleksandr Voyeykov's father was Ivan Fyodorovich Voyeykov[11]. Aleksandr Voyeykov's mother was Varvara Mertvago[12].

What did Aleksandr Voyeykov do for work?

Aleksandr Voyeykov worked as meteorologist[6], geographer[7], and climatologist[8].

Where did Aleksandr Voyeykov go to school?

Aleksandr Voyeykov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[18], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], and University of Göttingen[20].

What awards did Aleksandr Voyeykov receive?

Honors received include Constantin Medal[21].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [18] . Q135197294. wikidata.org.
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  11. [20] . Q135197294. wikidata.org.
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  16. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [22] . Q137170397. wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . Q135197294. wikidata.org.
  24. [40] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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