Boris Rosing

Russian television pioneer (1869–1933)
Person human Q276286
Boris Rosing
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Boris Rosing

Summary

Boris Rosing is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on April 23, 1869[3]. He died in Arkhangelsk[4]. He died on April 20, 1933[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Boris Rosing was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Boris Rosing passed away in Arkhangelsk[4].
  • Boris Rosing was born on April 23, 1869[3].
  • Boris Rosing died on April 20, 1933[5].
  • Burial took place at Vologda Cemetery (Arkhangelsk)[10].
  • Boris Rosing held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Boris Rosing held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Russian was Boris Rosing's native language[13].
  • Boris Rosing worked as a physicist[6].
  • Boris Rosing's professions included inventor[7].
  • Boris Rosing's professions included engineer[8].
  • Boris Rosing's education included a stint at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[14].
  • A notable student of Boris Rosing was Vladimir K. Zworykin[15].
  • Boris Rosing is recorded as male[16].
  • Boris Rosing's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Boris Rosing supervised Vladimir K. Zworykin as a doctoral student[18].
  • Boris Rosing's Commons category is recorded as Boris Rosing[19].
  • The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[20].
  • Boris Rosing's residence is recorded as Russian Empire[21].
  • Boris Rosing's family name is recorded as Rosing[22].
  • Boris Rosing's given name is recorded as Boris[23].
  • Boris Rosing's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Boris Rosing[24].
  • Boris Rosing studied under Ivan Borgman[25].
  • Boris Rosing's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Boris Rosing's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

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Origins and Family

Boris Rosing's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on April 23, 1869[3]. Russian was his native language[13].

Education

Boris Rosing's education included a stint at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[14]. He studied under Ivan Borgman[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8]. A notable student of Boris Rosing was Vladimir K. Zworykin[15]. He supervised Vladimir K. Zworykin as a doctoral student[18].

Death and Burial

Boris Rosing died on April 20, 1933[5]. He died in Arkhangelsk[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[20]. He is buried at Vologda Cemetery (Arkhangelsk)[10].

Why It Matters

Boris Rosing ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

His notable doctoral advisees include Vladimir K. Zworykin[30], an engineer[31], 1888–1982[32], of Russian Empire[33], awarded the Edison Medal[34], specialised in electrical engineering[35].

FAQs

Where was Boris Rosing born?

Boris Rosing's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Boris Rosing die?

Boris Rosing passed away in Arkhangelsk[4].

What did Boris Rosing do for work?

Boris Rosing worked as physicist[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8].

Where did Boris Rosing go to school?

Boris Rosing was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[14].

References

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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. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . 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. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Saint Petersburg
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    Educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University
    Place of burial Vologda Cemetery (Arkhangelsk)
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