Boris Smyslovsky

Russian aristocrat, anti-communist and general in the service of Nazi-Germany (1897-1988)
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Boris Smyslovsky

Summary

Boris Smyslovsky is a human[1]. He was born in Zelenogorsk[2]. He was born on +1897-12-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Vaduz[4]. He died on +1988-09-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Boris Smyslovsky was born in Zelenogorsk[2].
  • Boris Smyslovsky died in Vaduz[4].
  • Boris Smyslovsky was born on +1897-12-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Boris Smyslovsky died on +1988-09-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Boris Smyslovsky is buried at Cemetery of Vaduz[8].
  • Boris Smyslovsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[9].
  • Boris Smyslovsky's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Boris Smyslovsky was educated at The First Moscow Cadet Corps[10].
  • Boris Smyslovsky's education included a stint at Prussian Military Academy[11].
  • Boris Smyslovsky received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[12].
  • Boris Smyslovsky received the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[13].
  • Boris Smyslovsky received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[14].
  • Boris Smyslovsky received the Order of the German Eagle[15].
  • Boris Smyslovsky received the Ostvolk Medal 2nd Class in Silver with Swords[16].
  • Boris Smyslovsky received the Ostvolk Medal 2nd Class in Gold with Swords[17].
  • Boris Smyslovsky was a member of Russian All-Military Union[18].
  • Boris Smyslovsky's religion is recorded as Russian Orthodox Church[19].
  • Boris Smyslovsky is recorded as male[20].
  • Boris Smyslovsky's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Boris Smyslovsky's ISNI is recorded as 0000000073738242[22].
  • Boris Smyslovsky's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 36741715[23].
  • Boris Smyslovsky's GND ID is recorded as 118746820[24].
  • Boris Smyslovsky's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Army[25].
  • Boris Smyslovsky's military branch is recorded as Wehrmacht[26].
  • Boris Smyslovsky's military branch is recorded as White Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zelenogorsk[2], Boris Smyslovsky… he was born on +1897-12-03T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at The First Moscow Cadet Corps[10], an educational institution[28], in Russia[29] and Prussian Military Academy[11], a military academy[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31], founded in 1810[32].

Career and Affiliations

Boris Smyslovsky's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[12], a grade of an order[33], in Russian Empire[34]; Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[13], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[14], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; Order of the German Eagle[15], an order[39], in Nazi Germany[40], founded in 1937[41]; Ostvolk Medal 2nd Class in Silver with Swords[16], a class of award[42], in Nazi Germany[43]; and Ostvolk Medal 2nd Class in Gold with Swords[17], a class of award[44], in Nazi Germany[45].

Personal Life

Boris Smyslovsky's religion is recorded as Russian Orthodox Church[19].

Death and Burial

Boris Smyslovsky died on +1988-09-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Vaduz[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Vaduz[8].

Why It Matters

Boris Smyslovsky ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Boris Smyslovsky born?

Boris Smyslovsky was born in Zelenogorsk[2].

Where did Boris Smyslovsky die?

Boris Smyslovsky passed away in Vaduz[4].

What did Boris Smyslovsky do for work?

Boris Smyslovsky worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Boris Smyslovsky go to school?

Boris Smyslovsky was educated at The First Moscow Cadet Corps[10] and Prussian Military Academy[11].

What awards did Boris Smyslovsky receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[12], Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[13], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[14], and Order of the German Eagle[15].

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  10. [19] . Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . grwar.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . grwar.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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