Alexander Samsonov

Russian general (1859–1914)
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Alexander Samsonov
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Alexander Samsonov

Summary

Alexander Samsonov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Andriyivka[2]. He was born on November 14, 1859[3]. He passed away in Wielbark[4]. He died on August 30, 1914[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Andriyivka[2], Alexander Samsonov…
  • Alexander Samsonov passed away in Wielbark[4].
  • Alexander Samsonov was born on November 14, 1859[3].
  • Alexander Samsonov died on August 30, 1914[5].
  • Alexander Samsonov held citizenship in Russian Empire[8].
  • Alexander Samsonov worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Alexander Samsonov's education included a stint at Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School[9].
  • Alexander Samsonov received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[10].
  • Alexander Samsonov received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[11].
  • Alexander Samsonov received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[12].
  • Alexander Samsonov received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[13].
  • Alexander Samsonov received the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[14].
  • Alexander Samsonov received the Order of the White Eagle[15].
  • Alexander Samsonov is recorded as male[16].
  • Alexander Samsonov's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alexander Samsonov's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Army[18].
  • Alexander Samsonov's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Samsonov[19].
  • Alexander Samsonov's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Cavalry[20].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[21].
  • Alexander Samsonov was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Alexander Samsonov's family name is recorded as Samsonov[23].
  • Alexander Samsonov's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[24].
  • Alexander Samsonov's allegiance is recorded as Russian Empire[25].
  • Alexander Samsonov's manner of death is recorded as suicide[26].
  • Alexander Samsonov's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Samsonov was born in Andriyivka[2]. He was born on November 14, 1859[3].

Education

Alexander Samsonov was educated at Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School[9].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Samsonov worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[10], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[11], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[12], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[13], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[14], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; and Order of the White Eagle[15], an order[38], in Russian Empire[39], founded in 1831[40].

Death and Burial

Alexander Samsonov died on August 30, 1914[5]. He died in Wielbark[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[21].

Why It Matters

Alexander Samsonov has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Samsonov born?

Born in Andriyivka[2], Alexander Samsonov…

Where did Alexander Samsonov die?

Alexander Samsonov died in Wielbark[4].

What did Alexander Samsonov do for work?

Alexander Samsonov worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Alexander Samsonov go to school?

Alexander Samsonov was educated at Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School[9].

What awards did Alexander Samsonov receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[10], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[11], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[12], and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[13].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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