Alexander Popov

Russian swimmer
Person human Q294676
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Alexander Popov

Summary

Alexander Popov is a human[1]. Born in Lesnoy[2], he… he was born on +1971-11-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a swimmer[4] and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Popov's place of birth was Lesnoy[2].
  • Alexander Popov was born on +1971-11-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Popov was married to Darya Shmeleva[7].
  • Alexander Popov held citizenship in Russia[8].
  • Alexander Popov's professions included swimmer[4].
  • Alexander Popov's professions included politician[5].
  • Alexander Popov held the position of member of the State Duma[9].
  • Alexander Popov was educated at Volgograd State Academy of Physical Culture[10].
  • Alexander Popov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[11].
  • Alexander Popov received the Order of Friendship[12].
  • Alexander Popov received the Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[13].
  • Alexander Popov received the Gold Olympic Order[14].
  • Alexander Popov received the Silver Olympic Order[15].
  • Alexander Popov was a member of International Olympic Committee[16].
  • Alexander Popov was a member of 5th State Duma of the Russian Federation[17].
  • Alexander Popov's image is recorded as Alexander Popov 2008.jpg[18].
  • Alexander Popov's image is recorded as Alexander Popov 006.jpg[19].
  • Alexander Popov is recorded as male[20].
  • Alexander Popov's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alexander Popov's head coach is recorded as Q28497289[22].
  • Alexander Popov's head coach is recorded as Gennadi Touretski[23].
  • Alexander Popov's IMDb ID is recorded as nm1648694[24].
  • Alexander Popov's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Vladimirovich Popov (swimmer)[25].
  • Alexander Popov's sport is recorded as competitive swimming[26].
  • Alexander Popov's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03pkzn[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lesnoy[2], Alexander Popov… he was born on +1971-11-16T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Alexander Popov was educated at Volgograd State Academy of Physical Culture[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include swimmer[4] and politician[5]. Alexander Popov held the position of member of the State Duma[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[11], a grade of an order[28], in Russia[29]; Order of Friendship[12], an order[30], in Russia[31], founded in 1994[32]; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[13], an honorary sporting title[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1934[35]; Gold Olympic Order[14], a grade of an order[36]; and Silver Olympic Order[15], a grade of an order[37].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Popov's spouses was Darya Shmeleva[7].

Why It Matters

Alexander Popov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Popov born?

Born in Lesnoy[2], Alexander Popov…

Who was Alexander Popov married to?

Alexander Popov's spouses include Darya Shmeleva[7].

What did Alexander Popov do for work?

Alexander Popov worked as swimmer[4] and politician[5].

Where did Alexander Popov go to school?

Alexander Popov was educated at Volgograd State Academy of Physical Culture[10].

What awards did Alexander Popov receive?

Honors received include Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[11], Order of Friendship[12], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[13], and Gold Olympic Order[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [2] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . swimrankings.net. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    International swimming hall of fame honoree id honoree-aleksandr-popov
    Head coach Q28497289, Gennadi Touretski
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