Leonid Bykov

Ukrainian soviet actor, film director and screenwriter (1928-1979)
Person human Q2367442
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Leonid Bykov

Summary

Leonid Bykov is a human[1]. Born in Cherkaske[2], he… he was born on December 12, 1928[3]. He passed away in Vyshhorod Raion[4]. He died on April 11, 1979[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Leonid Bykov's place of birth was Cherkaske[2].
  • Leonid Bykov died in Vyshhorod Raion[4].
  • Leonid Bykov was born on December 12, 1928[3].
  • Leonid Bykov died on April 11, 1979[5].
  • Leonid Bykov is buried at Baikove Cemetery[10].
  • Leonid Bykov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Leonid Bykov's professions included actor[6].
  • Leonid Bykov worked as a film director[7].
  • Leonid Bykov's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Leonid Bykov's education included a stint at Kharkiv Conservatory[12].
  • Leonid Bykov received the Order of the October Revolution[13].
  • Leonid Bykov received the Order of the Badge of Honour[14].
  • Leonid Bykov received the Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[15].
  • Leonid Bykov received the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[16].
  • Leonid Bykov received the People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR[17].
  • Leonid Bykov received the Merited Artist of the Ukrainian SSR[18].
  • Leonid Bykov is recorded as male[19].
  • Leonid Bykov's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Leonid Bykov's Commons category is recorded as Leonid Bykov[21].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[22].
  • Leonid Bykov's family name is recorded as Bykov[23].
  • Leonid Bykov's family name is recorded as Bykov[24].
  • Leonid Bykov's given name is recorded as Leonid[25].
  • Leonid Bykov's given name is recorded as Leonid[26].
  • Leonid Bykov's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonid Bykov's place of birth was Cherkaske[2]. He was born on December 12, 1928[3].

Education

Leonid Bykov's education included a stint at Kharkiv Conservatory[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], and screenwriter[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the October Revolution[13], an order[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1967[30]; Order of the Badge of Honour[14], a socialist order of merit[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1935[33]; Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[15], a Soviet state award[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1956[36]; Merited Artist of the RSFSR[16], a title of honor[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1931[39]; People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR[17], a title of honor[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1939[42]; and Merited Artist of the Ukrainian SSR[18], a title of honor[43], in Soviet Union[44].

Death and Burial

Leonid Bykov died on April 11, 1979[5]. He passed away in Vyshhorod Raion[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[22]. He is buried at Baikove Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leonid Bykov include 4682 Bykov[45], an asteroid[46].

Why It Matters

Leonid Bykov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include 4682 Bykov[45], an asteroid[46].

FAQs

Where was Leonid Bykov born?

Born in Cherkaske[2], Leonid Bykov…

Where did Leonid Bykov die?

Leonid Bykov passed away in Vyshhorod Raion[4].

What did Leonid Bykov do for work?

Leonid Bykov worked as actor[6], film director[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Leonid Bykov go to school?

Leonid Bykov was educated at Kharkiv Conservatory[12].

What awards did Leonid Bykov receive?

Honors received include Order of the October Revolution[13], Order of the Badge of Honour[14], Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"[15], and Merited Artist of the RSFSR[16].

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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