Andrei Karlov

Soviet and Russian diplomat
Person Human Q15068349

Facts

21 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[23]
Date of birth
February 4, 1954
Date of death
December 19, 2016
Place of birth
Moscow
Place of death
Çankaya
Country of citizenship
Soviet Union, Russia[8][9]
Occupation
diplomat, politician
Position held
Russian ambassador to Turkey, Russian ambassador to North Korea, ambassador of Ukraine[10][11][12]
Religion or worldview
Eastern Orthodoxy[22]
Cause of death
gunshot wound
Languages spoken, written or signed
Russian, Korean, English
Family name
Karlov
Given name
Andrey
Manner of death
homicide
Name in native language
Андрей Геннадьевич Карлов
Place of burial
Khimki Cemetery[7]
🏷️ Also known as
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Armeniapedia ID
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National Library of Poland MMS ID
9810598429805606
OpenSanctions ID
Andrei Karlov
RIA Novosti reference
1484026877
Rodovid ID
1027477
Warheroes.ru ID
23962
Yle topic ID
18-242747

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Summary

Andrei Karlov's place of birth was Moscow[1]. He was born on February 4, 1954[2]. He died in Çankaya district[3]. He died on December 19, 2016[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Body

Education

Educated at Moscow State Institute of International Relations[17], a university[25], in Soviet Union[26], founded in 1944[27], headquartered in Moscow[28] and Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation[18], an academy[29], in Russia[30], founded in 1934[31], headquartered in Moscow[32].

Career and Affiliations

Employers include Embassy of Russia in North Korea[13], an embassy[33], in North Korea[34]; Embassy of Russia, Seoul[15], an embassy[35], in South Korea[36], headquartered in Seoul[37]; and Embassy of Russia in Ankara[16], an embassy[38], in Turkey[39], headquartered in Ankara[40]. Positions held include Russian ambassador to Turkey[10], a position[41], in Turkey[42], founded in 1991[43]; Russian ambassador to North Korea[11]; and ambassador of Ukraine[12], a class of ambassadors of a country[44], in Ukraine[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Hero of the Russian Federation[19], a courage award[46], in Russia[47], founded in 1992[48]; Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov[20], an order[49], in Russia[50], founded in 2004[51]; and Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude[21], an award[52], in Russia[53], founded in 2008[54].

Death and Burial

The cause of death was gunshot wound[55].

FAQs

Where was Andrei Karlov born?

Andrei Karlov's place of birth was Moscow[1].

Where did Andrei Karlov die?

Andrei Karlov passed away in Çankaya district[3].

What did Andrei Karlov do for work?

Andrei Karlov worked as diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Where did Andrei Karlov go to school?

Andrei Karlov was educated at Moscow State Institute of International Relations[17] and Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation[18].

What awards did Andrei Karlov receive?

Honors received include Hero of the Russian Federation[19], Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov[20], and Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude[21].

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