Alexander Andreyevich Svechin

Imperial Russian Army and Soviet general (1878–1938)
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Alexander Andreyevich Svechin

Summary

Alexander Andreyevich Svechin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Odesa[2]. He was born on August 29, 1878[3]. He passed away in Kommunarka shooting ground[4]. He died on July 29, 1938[5]. He worked as a military historian[6], university teacher[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Odesa[2], Alexander Andreyevich Svechin…
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin died in Kommunarka shooting ground[4].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin was born on August 29, 1878[3].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin died on July 29, 1938[5].
  • Burial took place at Kommunarka shooting ground[10].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin's father was Andrey Svechin[11].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Russian was Alexander Andreyevich Svechin's native language[14].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin's professions included military historian[6].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin's education included a stint at Second Cadet Corps[15].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin was educated at Mikhailovsky Artillery School[16].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin's education included a stint at General Staff Academy[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Andreyevich Svechin is Strategy[18].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin received the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[20].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[21].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin received the Order of St. George, 4th class[24].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin was influenced by Carl von Clausewitz[25].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin was influenced by Hans Delbrück[26].
  • Alexander Andreyevich Svechin is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Odesa[2], Alexander Andreyevich Svechin… he was born on August 29, 1878[3]. His father was Andrey Svechin[11]. Russian was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Second Cadet Corps[15], a military school[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Mikhailovsky Artillery School[16], a military school[30], in Russian Empire[31], founded in 1820[32]; and General Staff Academy[17], a military academy[33], in Russian Empire[34], founded in 1832[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian[6], university teacher[7], and military personnel[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alexander Andreyevich Svechin is Strategy[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[20], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[21], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22], a grade of an order[42], in Russian Empire[43]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23], a grade of an order[44], in Russian Empire[45]; and Order of St. George, 4th class[24], a grade of an order[46], in Russian Empire[47].

Death and Burial

Alexander Andreyevich Svechin died on July 29, 1938[5]. He died in Kommunarka shooting ground[4]. He is buried at Kommunarka shooting ground[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander Andreyevich Svechin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Andreyevich Svechin born?

Born in Odesa[2], Alexander Andreyevich Svechin…

Where did Alexander Andreyevich Svechin die?

Alexander Andreyevich Svechin passed away in Kommunarka shooting ground[4].

Who were Alexander Andreyevich Svechin's parents?

Alexander Andreyevich Svechin's father was Andrey Svechin[11].

What did Alexander Andreyevich Svechin do for work?

Alexander Andreyevich Svechin worked as military historian[6], university teacher[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Alexander Andreyevich Svechin go to school?

Alexander Andreyevich Svechin was educated at Second Cadet Corps[15], Mikhailovsky Artillery School[16], and General Staff Academy[17].

What awards did Alexander Andreyevich Svechin receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19], Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[20], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[21], and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22].

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  21. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . militarystrategymagazine.com. Retrieved . militarystrategymagazine.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . militarystrategymagazine.com. Retrieved . militarystrategymagazine.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  20. [47] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military historian, university teacher, military personnel
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  2. 7w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Second Cadet Corps, Mikhailovsky Artillery School, General Staff Academy
    Place of death Kommunarka shooting ground
    Military branch Imperial Russian Army
    Prabook id 740471
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