Andrei Alexandrovich Popov
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Summary
Andrei Alexandrovich Popov was born on October 4, 1821[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on March 18, 1898[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as an engineer[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 21, 1821[8]
- Date of death: March 6, 1898[9]
- Place of burial: Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[10]
- Father: Aleksandr Popov[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12]
- Educated at: Naval Cadet Corps[13]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[14], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[15], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[16], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[17], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[18], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[19], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[20], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[21], Order of Saint Stanislaus[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: Imperial Russian Navy[24]
- Commons category: Andrei Alexandrovich Popov[25]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[26]
- Participated in conflict: Crimean War[27]
- Family name: Popov[28]
- Given name: Andrey[29]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[30]
- Described by source: Sytin Military Encyclopedia[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33]
- Different from: Andrey Popov[34]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[35]
- Patronym or matronym: Aleksandrovich[36]
- Has works in the collection: Musée national de la Marine de Paris[37], Het Scheepvaartmuseum[38]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Andrei Alexandrovich Popov include Popov Island[40], an island[41], in Russia[42].
Why It Matters
Andrei Alexandrovich Popov has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Popov Island[40], an island[41], in Russia[42].
FAQs
Where was Andrei Alexandrovich Popov born?
Andrei Alexandrovich Popov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Andrei Alexandrovich Popov die?
Andrei Alexandrovich Popov died in Saint Petersburg[4].
Who were Andrei Alexandrovich Popov's parents?
Andrei Alexandrovich Popov's father was Aleksandr Popov[11].
What did Andrei Alexandrovich Popov do for work?
Andrei Alexandrovich Popov worked as an engineer[5] and military personnel[6].
Where did Andrei Alexandrovich Popov go to school?
Andrei Alexandrovich Popov was educated at Naval Cadet Corps[13].
What awards did Andrei Alexandrovich Popov receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[14], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[15], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[16], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[17].