Leonid Shebarshin

Soviet intelligence chairman (1935–2012)
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Leonid Shebarshin

Summary

Leonid Shebarshin is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on March 24, 1935[3]. He died in Troyekurovskoye cemetery[4]. He died on March 30, 2012[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and spy[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moscow[2], Leonid Shebarshin…
  • Leonid Shebarshin died in Troyekurovskoye cemetery[4].
  • Leonid Shebarshin was born on March 24, 1935[3].
  • Leonid Shebarshin died on March 30, 2012[5].
  • Burial took place at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[9].
  • A child of Leonid Shebarshin was Alexey Shebarshin[10].
  • Leonid Shebarshin held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Leonid Shebarshin's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Leonid Shebarshin worked as a spy[7].
  • Leonid Shebarshin's field of work was army scout[12].
  • Leonid Shebarshin held the position of Chairman of the KGB[13].
  • Leonid Shebarshin was educated at Moscow State Institute of International Relations[14].
  • Leonid Shebarshin received the Order of the Red Banner[15].
  • Leonid Shebarshin received the Order of the Red Star[16].
  • Leonid Shebarshin received the Medal "For Battle Merit"[17].
  • Leonid Shebarshin received the Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[18].
  • Leonid Shebarshin received the Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[19].
  • Leonid Shebarshin received the Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[20].
  • Leonid Shebarshin is recorded as male[21].
  • Leonid Shebarshin's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Leonid Shebarshin was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].
  • Leonid Shebarshin's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[24].
  • Leonid Shebarshin's commander of is recorded as First Chief Directorate[25].
  • Leonid Shebarshin was part of the conflict Soviet-Afghan War[26].
  • Leonid Shebarshin's given name is recorded as Leonid[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonid Shebarshin's place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on March 24, 1935[3].

Education

Leonid Shebarshin's education included a stint at Moscow State Institute of International Relations[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and spy[7]. Leonid Shebarshin's field of work was army scout[12]. He held the position of Chairman of the KGB[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Banner[15], an order[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1918[30]; Order of the Red Star[16], a socialist order of merit[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1930[33]; Medal "For Battle Merit"[17], a courage award[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1938[36]; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[18], a jubilee medal[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1969[39]; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[19], a jubilee medal[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1967[42]; and Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"[20], a jubilee medal[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1978[45].

Personal Life

A child of Leonid Shebarshin was Alexey Shebarshin[10]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].

Death and Burial

Leonid Shebarshin died on March 30, 2012[5]. He passed away in Troyekurovskoye cemetery[4]. He is buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Leonid Shebarshin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Leonid Shebarshin born?

Born in Moscow[2], Leonid Shebarshin…

Where did Leonid Shebarshin die?

Leonid Shebarshin passed away in Troyekurovskoye cemetery[4].

What did Leonid Shebarshin do for work?

Leonid Shebarshin worked as diplomat[6] and spy[7].

Where did Leonid Shebarshin go to school?

Leonid Shebarshin was educated at Moscow State Institute of International Relations[14].

What awards did Leonid Shebarshin receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner[15], Order of the Red Star[16], Medal "For Battle Merit"[17], and Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[18].

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  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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