Gennady Shpigun

Russian general (1947-2000)
Person human Q4354741
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Gennady Shpigun

Summary

Gennady Shpigun is a human[1]. He was born in Babayurt[2]. He was born on +1947-02-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Itum-Kalinsky District[4]. He died on +2000-03-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a police officer[6] and milling machine operator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gennady Shpigun was born in Babayurt[2].
  • Gennady Shpigun passed away in Itum-Kalinsky District[4].
  • Gennady Shpigun was born on +1947-02-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gennady Shpigun died on +2000-03-00T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gennady Shpigun is buried at Preobrazhenskoye Cemetery[9].
  • Gennady Shpigun held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Gennady Shpigun's professions included police officer[6].
  • Gennady Shpigun worked as a milling machine operator[7].
  • Gennady Shpigun received the Medal "Veteran of Labour"[11].
  • Gennady Shpigun received the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[12].
  • Gennady Shpigun received the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[13].
  • Gennady Shpigun received the Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[14].
  • Gennady Shpigun received the Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[15].
  • Gennady Shpigun received the Medal "For Impeccable Service"[16].
  • Gennady Shpigun is recorded as male[17].
  • Gennady Shpigun's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gennady Shpigun was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[19].
  • Gennady Shpigun's military branch is recorded as Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation[20].
  • Gennady Shpigun's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • Gennady Shpigun's participated in conflict is recorded as First Chechen War[22].
  • Gennady Shpigun's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02r34ww[23].
  • Gennady Shpigun's given name is recorded as Gennady[24].
  • Gennady Shpigun's image of grave is recorded as Shpigun grave.jpg[25].
  • Gennady Shpigun's Prabook ID is recorded as 2458787[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Babayurt[2], Gennady Shpigun… he was born on +1947-02-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include police officer[6] and milling machine operator[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal "Veteran of Labour"[11], a medallion[27], in Soviet Union[28], founded in 1974[29]; Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[12], a class of award[30], in Russia[31]; Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[13], a class of award[32], in Russia[33]; Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[14], a jubilee medal[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1978[36]; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[15], a jubilee medal[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1969[39]; and Medal "For Impeccable Service"[16], a medallion[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1958[42].

Personal Life

Gennady Shpigun was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[19].

Death and Burial

Gennady Shpigun died on +2000-03-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Itum-Kalinsky District[4]. Burial took place at Preobrazhenskoye Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Gennady Shpigun ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Gennady Shpigun born?

Born in Babayurt[2], Gennady Shpigun…

Where did Gennady Shpigun die?

Gennady Shpigun died in Itum-Kalinsky District[4].

What did Gennady Shpigun do for work?

Gennady Shpigun worked as police officer[6] and milling machine operator[7].

What awards did Gennady Shpigun receive?

Honors received include Medal "Veteran of Labour"[11], Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[12], Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[13], and Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[14].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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