Gregor von Helmersen

Baltic German geologist (1803–1885)
Person human Q67676
Gregor von Helmersen
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Gregor von Helmersen

Summary

Gregor von Helmersen is a human[1]. Born in Kammeri manor[2], he… he was born on September 29, 1803[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on February 3, 1885[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], explorer[7], geographer[8], cartographer[9], and professor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kammeri manor[2], Gregor von Helmersen…
  • Gregor von Helmersen died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Gregor von Helmersen was born on September 29, 1803[3].
  • Gregor von Helmersen was born on October 11, 1803[12].
  • Gregor von Helmersen died on February 3, 1885[5].
  • Gregor von Helmersen died on February 15, 1885[13].
  • Gregor von Helmersen is buried at Raadi cemetery[14].
  • Gregor von Helmersen's father was Peter Helmersen[15].
  • Gregor von Helmersen's mother was Q124838075[16].
  • Among Gregor von Helmersen's spouses was Agrafena Jakovlevna von Helmersen[17].
  • A child of Gregor von Helmersen was Wilhelm Helmersen[18].
  • A child of Gregor von Helmersen was Auguste Lenz[19].
  • Gregor von Helmersen held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
  • Gregor von Helmersen's professions included geologist[6].
  • Gregor von Helmersen worked as an explorer[7].
  • Gregor von Helmersen's professions included geographer[8].
  • Gregor von Helmersen worked as a cartographer[9].
  • Gregor von Helmersen worked as a professor[10].
  • Gregor von Helmersen's professions included paleontologist[21].
  • Gregor von Helmersen's field of work was geology[22].
  • Among Gregor von Helmersen's employers was Saint Petersburg Mining University[23].
  • Gregor von Helmersen's education included a stint at Imperial University of Dorpat[24].
  • Gregor von Helmersen's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg Mining University[25].
  • Gregor von Helmersen was educated at Saint Peter's School[26].
  • Gregor von Helmersen received the Constantin Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kammeri manor[2], Gregor von Helmersen… Recorded date of birth include September 29, 1803[3] and October 11, 1803[12]. His father was Peter Helmersen[15]. His mother was Q124838075[16].

Education

Educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[24], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1803[30], headquartered in Tartu[31]; Saint Petersburg Mining University[25], a national research university[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1773[34], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[35]; and Saint Peter's School[26], a school[36], in Russia[37], founded in 1709[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], explorer[7], geographer[8], cartographer[9], professor[10], and paleontologist[21]. Gregor von Helmersen's field of work was geology[22]. Among his employers was Saint Petersburg Mining University[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Constantin Medal[27], a medallion[39], in Russian Empire[40], founded in 1846[41]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[42], an order[43], in Russian Empire[44], founded in 1725[45]; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[46], a grade of an order[47], in Russian Empire[48]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[49], a grade of an order[50], in Russian Empire[51].

Personal Life

Among Gregor von Helmersen's spouses was Agrafena Jakovlevna von Helmersen[17]. Children include Wilhelm Helmersen[18], a court counsel[52], 1838–1887[53] and Auguste Lenz[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 3, 1885[5] and February 15, 1885[13]. Gregor von Helmersen passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Raadi cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Gregor von Helmersen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Gregor von Helmersen born?

Gregor von Helmersen's place of birth was Kammeri manor[2].

Where did Gregor von Helmersen die?

Gregor von Helmersen died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Gregor von Helmersen's parents?

Gregor von Helmersen's father was Peter Helmersen[15]. Gregor von Helmersen's mother was Q124838075[16].

Who was Gregor von Helmersen married to?

Gregor von Helmersen's spouses include Agrafena Jakovlevna von Helmersen[17].

What did Gregor von Helmersen do for work?

Gregor von Helmersen worked as geologist[6], explorer[7], geographer[8], cartographer[9], and professor[10].

Where did Gregor von Helmersen go to school?

Gregor von Helmersen was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[24], Saint Petersburg Mining University[25], and Saint Peter's School[26].

What awards did Gregor von Helmersen receive?

Honors received include Constantin Medal[27], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[42], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[46], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[49].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation geologist, explorer, geographer +3
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed German, Russian
    Sex or gender male
    Educated at Imperial University of Dorpat, Saint Petersburg Mining University, Saint Peter's School
    Family name Helmersen
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