Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov

Soviet astrophysicist (1904-1994)
Person human Q741940
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Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov

Summary

Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov is a human[1]. Born in Dnipro[2], he… he was born on +1904-02-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on +1994-01-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an astrophysicist[6], astronomer[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dnipro[2], Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov…
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov was born on +1904-02-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov died on +1994-01-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[10].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's father was Q136688307[11].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov held citizenship in Russia[14].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's professions included astrophysicist[6].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov worked as an author[8].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's field of work was astronomy[15].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's field of work was astrophysics[16].
  • Among Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's employers was Sternberg Astronomical Institute[17].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[18].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov received the Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[19].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov received the F. Bredikhin Award[20].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov was a member of Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of the USSR[21].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov is recorded as male[22].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's family is recorded as Vorontsov-Velyaminov[24].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov supervised Gavriil Khromov as a doctoral student[25].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov supervised Elena Borisovna Kostyakova as a doctoral student[26].
  • Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109848022[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dnipro[2], Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov… he was born on +1904-02-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Q136688307[11].

Education

Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's education included a stint at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astrophysicist[6], astronomer[7], and author[8]. Fields of work include astronomy[15], a branch of science[28] and astrophysics[16], a branch of astronomy[29]. Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov was employed by Sternberg Astronomical Institute[17]. Doctoral students include Gavriil Khromov[25], an astronomer[30], 1937–2014[31], of Soviet Union[32], specialised in astronomy[33] and Elena Borisovna Kostyakova[26], an astronomer[34], 1924–2013[35], of Soviet Union[36], specialised in stellar astronomy[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[19], an official honorary title of RSFSR[38], in Soviet Union[39], founded in 1931[40] and F. Bredikhin Award[20], a science award[41], in Russia[42].

Death and Burial

Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov died on +1994-01-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Vagankovo Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov include 2916 Voronveliya[43], an asteroid[44].

Why It Matters

Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include 2916 Voronveliya[43], an asteroid[44].

FAQs

Where was Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov born?

Born in Dnipro[2], Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov…

Where did Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov die?

Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov passed away in Moscow[4].

Who were Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's parents?

Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov's father was Q136688307[11].

What did Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov do for work?

Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov worked as astrophysicist[6], astronomer[7], and author[8].

Where did Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov go to school?

Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[18].

What awards did Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov receive?

Honors received include Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[19] and F. Bredikhin Award[20].

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  22. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . Q137170397. 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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