Gregory Potyomkin
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Summary
Gregory Potyomkin was born on September 13, 1739[1], in Chizhevo[2]. He died on October 5, 1791[3], in Rădenii Vechi[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], military personnel[6], politician[7], and military leader[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,824 views/month, #6,546 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 24, 1739[10]
- Date of death: October 16, 1791[11]
- Place of burial: St. Catherine's Cathedral, Kherson[12]
- Father: Alexander Potemkin[13]
- Mother: Darya Kondyreva[14]
- Spouse: Catherine II of Russia[15]
- Child: Elizabeth Grigoryevna Temkina[16]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[17], Russia[18]
- Native language: Russian[19]
- Ethnic group: Russians[20]
- Educated at: Moscow University Gymnasium[21], Imperial Moscow University[22]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], Order of the White Eagle[24], Order of the Black Eagle[25], Order of Saint Anna[26], Order of St. George, 3rd class[27], Order of St. Andrew[28], Order of St. George, 2nd class[29], Order of St. George, 1st class[30], Order of Saint Stanislaus[31], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[32], Knight of the Seraphim[33], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[34], Gold Sword for Bravery[35], Order of St. Vladimir[36]
- Religion or worldview: Russian Orthodox Church[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Family: House of Potyomkin[39]
- Noble title: knyaz[40]
- Military branch: cavalry[41]
- Commons category: Grigory Potyomkin[42]
- Military, police or special rank: corporal[43], general field marshal[44], adjutant general[45]
- Unmarried partner: Catherine II of Russia[46]
- Honorific prefix: Serene Highness[47]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Preobrazhensky Regiment[48], Chevalier Guard Regiment[49]
- Participated in conflict: Sixth Russo-Turkish War[50], Siege of Khotyn[51], Battle of Larga[52], Battle of Kagul[53], Seventh Russo-Turkish War[54], Siege of Ochakov[55]
- Family name: Potemkin[56]
- Given name: Grigory[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gregory Potyomkin include Potemkin village[58], a propaganda[59]; Potemkin[60], a battleship[61]; Potemkin Stairs[62], a monumental staircase[63], in Ukraine[64], founded in 1825[65]; T. G. Shevchenko Central Park of Culture and Recreation (Dnipro)[66], a park[67], in Ukraine[68], founded in 1790[69]; and 6954 Potemkin[70], an asteroid[71].
Why It Matters
Gregory Potyomkin has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 127 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
Entities named for him include Potemkin village[58], a propaganda[59]; Potemkin[60], a battleship[61]; Potemkin Stairs[62], a monumental staircase[63], in Ukraine[64], founded in 1825[65]; T. G. Shevchenko Central Park of Culture and Recreation (Dnipro)[66], a park[67], in Ukraine[68], founded in 1790[69]; and 6954 Potemkin[70], an asteroid[71].
FAQs
Where was Gregory Potyomkin born?
Gregory Potyomkin's place of birth was Chizhevo[2].
Where did Gregory Potyomkin die?
Gregory Potyomkin died in Rădenii Vechi[4].
Who were Gregory Potyomkin's parents?
Gregory Potyomkin's father was Alexander Potemkin[13]. Gregory Potyomkin's mother was Darya Kondyreva[14].
Who was Gregory Potyomkin married to?
Gregory Potyomkin's spouses include Catherine II of Russia[15].
What did Gregory Potyomkin do for work?
Gregory Potyomkin worked as a linguist[5], military personnel[6], politician[7], and military leader[8].
Where did Gregory Potyomkin go to school?
Gregory Potyomkin was educated at Moscow University Gymnasium[21] and Imperial Moscow University[22].
What awards did Gregory Potyomkin receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], Order of the White Eagle[24], Order of the Black Eagle[25], and Order of Saint Anna[26].