Konstantin Pokrovsky

Russian astronomer (1868-1944)
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Konstantin Pokrovsky

Summary

Konstantin Pokrovsky is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nizhny Novgorod[2]. He was born on +1868-05-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Kyiv[4]. He died on +1944-11-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nizhny Novgorod[2], Konstantin Pokrovsky…
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky died in Kyiv[4].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky was born on +1868-05-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky died on +1944-11-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[8].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[9].
  • Russian was Konstantin Pokrovsky's native language[10].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky's field of work was astronomy[11].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky held the position of director[12].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky held the position of dean[13].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky held the position of head of department[14].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky was employed by University of Tartu[15].
  • Among Konstantin Pokrovsky's employers was Perm State National Research University[16].
  • Among Konstantin Pokrovsky's employers was Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radio-electronics[17].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky was employed by Pulkovo Observatory[18].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky was employed by Odesa Astronomical Observatory[19].
  • Among Konstantin Pokrovsky's employers was Odesa University[20].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky's education included a stint at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[21].
  • A notable student of Konstantin Pokrovsky was Grigory Abramovich Shajn[22].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[24].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky was a member of Russian Society of Universe Explorers[25].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky was a member of All-Union Astronomical and Geodetic Society[26].
  • Konstantin Pokrovsky was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Konstantin Pokrovsky's place of birth was Nizhny Novgorod[2]. He was born on +1868-05-11T00:00:00Z[3]. Russian was his native language[10].

Education

Konstantin Pokrovsky was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[21]. Academic degrees include master's degree[28], doctorate[29], and Doctor of Sciences[30].

Career and Affiliations

Konstantin Pokrovsky worked as an astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[11]. Employers include University of Tartu[15], a public university[31], in Estonia[32], founded in 1918[33], headquartered in Tartu[34]; Perm State National Research University[16], a national research university[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1916[37], headquartered in Perm[38]; Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radio-electronics[17], a university[39], in Russia[40], founded in 1962[41], headquartered in Tomsk[42]; Pulkovo Observatory[18], an astronomical observatory[43], in Russia[44], founded in 1839[45]; Odesa Astronomical Observatory[19], an astronomical observatory[46], in Ukraine[47]; and Odesa University[20], a university[48], in Ukraine[49], founded in 1865[50], headquartered in Odesa[51]. Positions held include director[12], a profession[52]; dean[13], a corporate title[53], founded in 0907[54]; and head of department[14], a corporate title[55]. A notable student of him was Grigory Abramovich Shajn[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23], a grade of an order[56], in Russian Empire[57] and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[24], a grade of an order[58], in Russian Empire[59].

Death and Burial

Konstantin Pokrovsky died on +1944-11-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Kyiv[4].

Why It Matters

Konstantin Pokrovsky has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

His notable doctoral advisees include Grigory Abramovich Shajn[61], an astrophysicist[62], 1877–1956[63], of Soviet Union[64], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[65], specialised in astronomy[66].

FAQs

Where was Konstantin Pokrovsky born?

Konstantin Pokrovsky's place of birth was Nizhny Novgorod[2].

Where did Konstantin Pokrovsky die?

Konstantin Pokrovsky passed away in Kyiv[4].

What did Konstantin Pokrovsky do for work?

Konstantin Pokrovsky worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Konstantin Pokrovsky go to school?

Konstantin Pokrovsky was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[21].

What awards did Konstantin Pokrovsky receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23] and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[24].

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