Boris Vilkitsky

Summary

Boris Vilkitsky is a human^[1]. Born in Pulkovo^[2], he… he was born on March 22, 1885^[3]. He died in Brussels metropolitan area^[4]. He died on March 6, 1961^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], cartographer^[7], and military personnel^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Pulkovo^[2], Boris Vilkitsky…
• Boris Vilkitsky passed away in Brussels metropolitan area^[4].
• Boris Vilkitsky was born on March 22, 1885^[3].
• Boris Vilkitsky died on March 6, 1961^[5].
• Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery^[10].
• Boris Vilkitsky's father was Andrey Vilkitsky^[11].
• Boris Vilkitsky held citizenship in Russian Empire^[12].
• Boris Vilkitsky worked as an explorer^[6].
• Boris Vilkitsky worked as a cartographer^[7].
• Boris Vilkitsky's professions included military personnel^[8].
• Boris Vilkitsky's education included a stint at Naval Cadet Corps^[13].
• Boris Vilkitsky received the Vega Medal^[14].
• Boris Vilkitsky received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class^[15].
• Boris Vilkitsky received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class^[16].
• Boris Vilkitsky received the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class^[17].
• Boris Vilkitsky received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class^[18].
• Boris Vilkitsky received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class^[19].
• Boris Vilkitsky is recorded as male^[20].
• Boris Vilkitsky's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Boris Vilkitsky's Commons category is recorded as Boris Vilkitsky^[22].
• Boris Vilkitsky's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral^[23].
• Boris Vilkitsky was part of the conflict Russo-Japanese War^[24].
• Boris Vilkitsky was part of the conflict World War I^[25].
• Boris Vilkitsky was part of the conflict Russian Civil War^[26].
• Boris Vilkitsky's given name is recorded as Boris^[27].

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Origins and Family

Boris Vilkitsky's place of birth was Pulkovo^[2]. He was born on March 22, 1885^[3]. His father was Andrey Vilkitsky^[11].

Education

Boris Vilkitsky was educated at Naval Cadet Corps^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], cartographer^[7], and military personnel^[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Vega Medal^[14], a science award^[28], in Sweden^[29]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class^[15], a grade of an order^[30], in Russian Empire^[31]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class^[16], a grade of an order^[32], in Russian Empire^[33]; Order of Saint Anna, 4th class^[17], a grade of an order^[34], in Russian Empire^[35]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class^[18], a grade of an order^[36], in Russian Empire^[37]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class^[19], a grade of an order^[38], in Russian Empire^[39].

Death and Burial

Boris Vilkitsky died on March 6, 1961^[5]. He died in Brussels metropolitan area^[4]. He is buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Boris Vilkitsky include Vilkitsky Strait^[40], a strait^[41], in Russia^[42] and 5314 Wilkickia^[43], an asteroid^[44].

Why It Matters

Boris Vilkitsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

Entities named for him include Vilkitsky Strait^[40], a strait^[41], in Russia^[42] and 5314 Wilkickia^[43], an asteroid^[44].

FAQs

Where was Boris Vilkitsky born?

Born in Pulkovo^[2], Boris Vilkitsky…

Where did Boris Vilkitsky die?

Boris Vilkitsky died in Brussels metropolitan area^[4].

Who were Boris Vilkitsky's parents?

Boris Vilkitsky's father was Andrey Vilkitsky^[11].

What did Boris Vilkitsky do for work?

Boris Vilkitsky worked as explorer^[6], cartographer^[7], and military personnel^[8].

Where did Boris Vilkitsky go to school?

Boris Vilkitsky was educated at Naval Cadet Corps^[13].

What awards did Boris Vilkitsky receive?

Honors received include Vega Medal^[14], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class^[15], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class^[16], and Order of Saint Anna, 4th class^[17].