Georgy Zhukov
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Summary
Georgy Zhukov was born in Strelkovka[1]. He died in Moscow[2]. He worked as a military officer[3] and politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36,584 views/month, #2,820 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kremlin Wall Necropolis[6]
- Spouse: Alexandra Dievna Zhukova[7], Galina Zhukova[8]
- Child: Margarita Zhukova[9]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[10], Soviet Union[11]
- Position held: Minister of Defence[12], deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[13], defence minister[14], Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee[15]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], Order of Lenin[17], Medal "For the Victory over Japan"[18], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], Order of the Red Banner[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[22], Hero of the Soviet Union[23], Order of the October Revolution[24], Order of Victory[25], Order of Suvorov, 1st class[26], Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[27], Jubilee Medal "XX Years of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army"[28], Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Family: Жуковы[31]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[32]
- Named after: Saint George[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Georgy Zhukov include Zhukov Medal[34], a courage award[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1994[37]; Order of Zhukov[38], an order[39], in Russia[40], founded in 1994[41]; Zhukov[42], a village[43], in Russia[44], founded in 1700[45]; Military Academy of Air and Space Defense[46], a military academy[47], in Russia[48], founded in 1866[49]; Zhukovsky District[50], a municipal district[51], in Russia[52], founded in 1929[53]; Marshall Zhukov House Museum[54], a museum[55], in Mongolia[56], founded in 1979[57]; and Palats Sportu[58], a metro station[59], in Ukraine[60], founded in 1978[61].
Why It Matters
Georgy Zhukov has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 150 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Zhukov Medal[34], a courage award[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1994[37]; Order of Zhukov[38], an order[39], in Russia[40], founded in 1994[41]; Zhukov[42], a village[43], in Russia[44], founded in 1700[45]; Military Academy of Air and Space Defense[46], a military academy[47], in Russia[48], founded in 1866[49]; Zhukovsky District[50], a municipal district[51], in Russia[52], founded in 1929[53]; and Marshall Zhukov House Museum[54], a museum[55], in Mongolia[56], founded in 1979[57].
FAQs
Where was Georgy Zhukov born?
Georgy Zhukov's place of birth was Strelkovka[1].
Where did Georgy Zhukov die?
Georgy Zhukov passed away in Moscow[2].
Who was Georgy Zhukov married to?
Georgy Zhukov's spouses include Alexandra Dievna Zhukova[7] and Galina Zhukova[8].
What did Georgy Zhukov do for work?
Georgy Zhukov worked as a military officer[3] and politician[4].
What awards did Georgy Zhukov receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], Order of Lenin[17], Medal "For the Victory over Japan"[18], and Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19].