Georgy Shpagin

Soviet weapons designer (1897-1952)
Person human Q632884
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Georgy Shpagin

Summary

Georgy Shpagin is a human[1]. Born in Klyushnikovo[2], he… he was born on April 17, 1897[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on February 6, 1952[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], design engineer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (384 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Klyushnikovo[2], Georgy Shpagin…
  • Georgy Shpagin passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Georgy Shpagin was born on April 17, 1897[3].
  • Georgy Shpagin was born on April 29, 1897[10].
  • Georgy Shpagin died on February 6, 1952[5].
  • Georgy Shpagin is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[11].
  • Georgy Shpagin held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Georgy Shpagin held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Russian was Georgy Shpagin's native language[14].
  • Georgy Shpagin worked as an engineer[6].
  • Georgy Shpagin worked as a design engineer[7].
  • Georgy Shpagin's professions included politician[8].
  • Georgy Shpagin's field of work was small arms[15].
  • Georgy Shpagin held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Georgy Shpagin is PPSh-41[17].
  • Georgy Shpagin received the Stalin Prize[18].
  • Georgy Shpagin received the Order of Lenin[19].
  • Georgy Shpagin received the Hero of Socialist Labour[20].
  • Georgy Shpagin received the Order of Lenin[21].
  • Georgy Shpagin received the Order of Lenin[22].
  • Georgy Shpagin received the Order of Suvorov, 2nd class[23].
  • Georgy Shpagin is recorded as male[24].
  • Georgy Shpagin's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Georgy Shpagin was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].
  • Georgy Shpagin's Commons category is recorded as Georgy Shpagin[27].

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Origins and Family

Georgy Shpagin was born in Klyushnikovo[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 17, 1897[3] and April 29, 1897[10]. Russian was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], design engineer[7], and politician[8]. Georgy Shpagin's field of work was small arms[15]. He held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Georgy Shpagin is PPSh-41[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[18], a Soviet state award[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1941[30]; Order of Lenin[19], an order[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1930[33]; Hero of Socialist Labour[20], a title of honor[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1938[36]; Order of Suvorov, 2nd class[23], a grade of an order[37], in Soviet Union[38]; Order of the Red Star[39], a socialist order of merit[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1930[42]; and Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[43], a campaign medal[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1944[46].

Personal Life

Georgy Shpagin was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].

Death and Burial

Georgy Shpagin died on February 6, 1952[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[47]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Georgy Shpagin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (384 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Georgy Shpagin born?

Georgy Shpagin's place of birth was Klyushnikovo[2].

Where did Georgy Shpagin die?

Georgy Shpagin passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Georgy Shpagin do for work?

Georgy Shpagin worked as engineer[6], design engineer[7], and politician[8].

What awards did Georgy Shpagin receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[18], Order of Lenin[19], Hero of Socialist Labour[20], and Order of Lenin[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q100706566. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [47] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [17] . Q100706566. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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