Anton Denikin

Russian military and political leader (1872–1947)
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Anton Denikin
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Anton Denikin

Summary

Anton Denikin is a human[1]. He was born in Szpetal[2]. He was born on December 16, 1872[3]. He died in Ann Arbor[4]. He died on August 8, 1947[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (932 views/month, #6,686 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Anton Denikin's place of birth was Szpetal[2].
  • Anton Denikin passed away in Ann Arbor[4].
  • Anton Denikin was born on December 16, 1872[3].
  • Anton Denikin died on August 8, 1947[5].
  • Anton Denikin is buried at Donskoe cemetery[10].
  • Anton Denikin is buried at Donskoy Monastery[11].
  • Anton Denikin's father was Ivan Efimovich Denikin[12].
  • Anton Denikin's mother was Elizaveta Fyodorovna Denikin[13].
  • Among Anton Denikin's spouses was Xenia Denikina[14].
  • A child of Anton Denikin was Marina Denikina[15].
  • Anton Denikin held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Russian was Anton Denikin's native language[17].
  • Anton Denikin worked as a military officer[6].
  • Anton Denikin worked as a writer[7].
  • Anton Denikin worked as a politician[8].
  • Anton Denikin held the position of Armed Forces of South Russia[18].
  • Anton Denikin's education included a stint at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[19].
  • Anton Denikin's education included a stint at Military Institute of Telecommunications and Informatization[20].
  • Anton Denikin received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[21].
  • Anton Denikin received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Anton Denikin received the Order of St. Anna 2nd class with swords[23].
  • Anton Denikin received the Order of St. Anne 3rd class with swords and bow[24].
  • Anton Denikin received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[25].
  • Anton Denikin received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[26].
  • Anton Denikin's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[27].

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Origins and Family

Anton Denikin's place of birth was Szpetal[2]. He was born on December 16, 1872[3]. His father was Ivan Efimovich Denikin[12]. His mother was Elizaveta Fyodorovna Denikin[13]. Russian was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[19], a military academy[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1832[30] and Military Institute of Telecommunications and Informatization[20], a military school[31], in Ukraine[32], founded in 1919[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. Anton Denikin held the position of Armed Forces of South Russia[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[21], a courage award[34], in France[35], founded in 1915[36]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; Order of St. Anna 2nd class with swords[23], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; Order of St. Anne 3rd class with swords and bow[24], a grade of an order[42], in Russian Empire[43]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[25], a grade of an order[44], in Russian Empire[45]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[26], a grade of an order[46], in Russian Empire[47].

Personal Life

Anton Denikin was married to Xenia Denikina[14]. A child of him was Marina Denikina[15]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[27]. He was affiliated with the White movement[48].

Death and Burial

Anton Denikin died on August 8, 1947[5]. He passed away in Ann Arbor[4]. Recorded place of burial include Donskoe cemetery[10] and Donskoy Monastery[11].

Why It Matters

Anton Denikin ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (932 views/month, #6,686 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Anton Denikin born?

Anton Denikin's place of birth was Szpetal[2].

Where did Anton Denikin die?

Anton Denikin passed away in Ann Arbor[4].

Who were Anton Denikin's parents?

Anton Denikin's father was Ivan Efimovich Denikin[12]. Anton Denikin's mother was Elizaveta Fyodorovna Denikin[13].

Who was Anton Denikin married to?

Anton Denikin's spouses include Xenia Denikina[14].

What did Anton Denikin do for work?

Anton Denikin worked as military officer[6], writer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Anton Denikin go to school?

Anton Denikin was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[19] and Military Institute of Telecommunications and Informatization[20].

What awards did Anton Denikin receive?

Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[21], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], Order of St. Anna 2nd class with swords[23], and Order of St. Anne 3rd class with swords and bow[24].

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  22. [24] . sgu.ru. sgu.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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