Andrey Vilkitsky

Russian polar explorer (1858–1913)
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Andrey Vilkitsky

Summary

Andrey Vilkitsky is a human[1]. His place of birth was Borisov County[2]. He was born on June 13, 1858[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on March 11, 1913[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], cartographer[7], hydrographer[8], and surveyor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Borisov County[2], Andrey Vilkitsky…
  • Andrey Vilkitsky passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky was born on June 13, 1858[3].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky was born on July 1, 1858[11].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky died on March 11, 1913[5].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky died on February 26, 1913[12].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky is buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[13].
  • A child of Andrey Vilkitsky was Boris Vilkitsky[14].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky worked as an explorer[6].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky's professions included cartographer[7].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky's professions included hydrographer[8].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky worked as a surveyor[9].
  • Among Andrey Vilkitsky's employers was Russian Hydrographic Service[16].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky was educated at N.G. Kuznetsov Naval Academy[17].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[18].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[19].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[20].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky is recorded as male[21].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[23].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky's given name is recorded as Andrej[24].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky's topic's main category is recorded as Q93208582[25].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky's allegiance is recorded as Russian Empire[26].
  • Andrey Vilkitsky's described by source is recorded as Sytin Military Encyclopedia[27].

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Origins and Family

Andrey Vilkitsky was born in Borisov County[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 13, 1858[3] and July 1, 1858[11].

Education

Andrey Vilkitsky was educated at N.G. Kuznetsov Naval Academy[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], cartographer[7], hydrographer[8], and surveyor[9]. Among Andrey Vilkitsky's employers was Russian Hydrographic Service[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[18], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[19], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[20], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33].

Personal Life

A child of Andrey Vilkitsky was Boris Vilkitsky[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 11, 1913[5] and February 26, 1913[12]. Andrey Vilkitsky passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Andrey Vilkitsky include 5314 Wilkickia[34], an asteroid[35].

Why It Matters

Andrey Vilkitsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include 5314 Wilkickia[34], an asteroid[35].

FAQs

Where was Andrey Vilkitsky born?

Andrey Vilkitsky was born in Borisov County[2].

Where did Andrey Vilkitsky die?

Andrey Vilkitsky passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Andrey Vilkitsky do for work?

Andrey Vilkitsky worked as explorer[6], cartographer[7], hydrographer[8], and surveyor[9].

Where did Andrey Vilkitsky go to school?

Andrey Vilkitsky was educated at N.G. Kuznetsov Naval Academy[17].

What awards did Andrey Vilkitsky receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[18], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[19], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Academician N. V. Nasonov and General A. I. Vil’kitskiy: Co-operative Research in Marine and Oceanic Zoology at the Beginning of 20th Century. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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