Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky

Russian geographer and economist, palaeontologist (1870-1942)
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Summary

Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky was born on April 8, 1870[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on February 8, 1942[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a geographer[5], economist[6], and paleontologist[7]. He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: February 10, 1942[9]
  • Father: Pyotr Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky[10]
  • Mother: Q126540747[11]
  • Spouse: Q126540919[12]
  • Child: Vladimir Veniaminovich Semenov-Ti︠a︡n-Shanskiĭ[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14], Soviet Union[15]
  • Field of work: geography[16], statistics[17], geology[18], paleontology[19]
  • Employer: Saint Petersburg State University[20]
  • Educated at: Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[21], Saint Petersburg State University[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Family name: Semenov[24]
  • Given name: Benjamin[25]
  • Professorship: professor[26]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[28]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky born?

Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky die?

Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky's parents?

Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky's father was Pyotr Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky[10]. Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky's mother was Q126540747[11].

Who was Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky married to?

Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky's spouses include Q126540919[12].

What did Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky do for work?

Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky worked as a geographer[5], economist[6], and paleontologist[7].

Where did Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky go to school?

Benjamin Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[21] and Saint Petersburg State University[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . demoscope.ru. demoscope.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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