Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev

Russian geologist and paleontologist (1843–1919)
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Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev

Summary

Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on July 12, 1843[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on December 31, 1919[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev…
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev was born on July 12, 1843[3].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev was born on July 24, 1843[9].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev died on December 31, 1919[5].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev is buried at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[10].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev held citizenship in Russian Republic[12].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[13].
  • Russian was Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev's native language[14].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev worked as a paleontologist[6].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev's field of work was petrography[15].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[16].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev was educated at Geological Faculty of St. Petersburg State University[17].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev's education included a stint at Imperial St. Petersburg University[18].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev is recorded as male[24].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev supervised Vasili Dokuchayev as a doctoral student[26].
  • Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev supervised Feodor Levinson-Lessing as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev… Recorded date of birth include July 12, 1843[3] and July 24, 1843[9]. Russian was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Geological Faculty of St. Petersburg State University[17], a faculty[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1932[30] and Imperial St. Petersburg University[18], a university[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1819[33]. Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev studied under Platon Puzyrevsky[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev's field of work was petrography[15]. He was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[16]. Doctoral students include Vasili Dokuchayev[26], an explorer[35], 1846–1903[36], of Russian Empire[37], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[38], specialised in geology[39]; Feodor Levinson-Lessing[27], a geologist[40], 1861–1939[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the Deserved scientist of ArmSSR[43], specialised in petrography[44]; Vladimir Lamanskiy[45], a scientist[46], 1874–1943[47], of Russian Empire[48], specialised in geography[49]; Nikolay Sibirtsev[50], an agronomist[51], 1860–1900[52], of Russian Empire[53], specialised in geology[54]; V. M. Timofeev[55], a scientist[56], 1884–1935[57], of Russian Empire[58], specialised in geology[59]; and Pyotr Borisov[60], a scientist[61], 1878–1963[62], of Russian Empire[63], awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[64], specialised in geology[65].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19], a grade of an order[66], in Russian Empire[67]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20], a grade of an order[68], in Russian Empire[69]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[70], in Russian Empire[71]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22], a grade of an order[72], in Russian Empire[73].

Death and Burial

Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev died on December 31, 1919[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

His notable doctoral advisees include Vasili Dokuchayev[74], an explorer[75], 1846–1903[76], of Russian Empire[77], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[78], specialised in geology[79] and Feodor Levinson-Lessing[80], a geologist[81], 1861–1939[82], of Russian Empire[83], awarded the Deserved scientist of ArmSSR[84], specialised in petrography[85].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev born?

Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev die?

Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev do for work?

Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev worked as paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev go to school?

Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev was educated at Geological Faculty of St. Petersburg State University[17] and Imperial St. Petersburg University[18].

What awards did Alexander Alexandrovich Inostrantsev receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22].

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