Mikhail Gefter

Russian historian and philosopher (1918–1995)
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Mikhail Gefter

Summary

Mikhail Gefter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Simferopol[2]. He was born on August 24, 1918[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on February 15, 1995[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and philosopher[7].

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Gefter was born in Simferopol[2].
  • Mikhail Gefter died in Moscow[4].
  • Mikhail Gefter was born on August 24, 1918[3].
  • Mikhail Gefter was born on 1918[8].
  • Mikhail Gefter died on February 15, 1995[5].
  • Mikhail Gefter died on 1995[9].
  • Mikhail Gefter is buried at Armenian Cemetery[10].
  • Mikhail Gefter held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[11].
  • Mikhail Gefter held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Mikhail Gefter held citizenship in Russia[13].
  • Mikhail Gefter worked as a historian[6].
  • Mikhail Gefter's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Mikhail Gefter's field of work was history[14].
  • Mikhail Gefter's field of work was philosophy of history[15].
  • Mikhail Gefter's field of work was economic history[16].
  • Mikhail Gefter's field of work was philosophy[17].
  • Mikhail Gefter was employed by Institute of World History[18].
  • Mikhail Gefter was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[19].
  • Mikhail Gefter's education included a stint at MSU Faculty of History[20].
  • Mikhail Gefter's doctoral advisor was Arkady Sidorov[21].
  • A notable student of Mikhail Gefter was Gleb Pavlovsky[22].
  • Mikhail Gefter received the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[23].
  • Mikhail Gefter received the Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[24].
  • Mikhail Gefter received the Order of Glory Third Class[25].
  • Mikhail Gefter was a member of Russian Research and Educational Holocaust Center[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Simferopol[2], Mikhail Gefter… Recorded date of birth include August 24, 1918[3] and 1918[8].

Education

Educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[19], a public university[27], in Russia[28], founded in 1755[29], headquartered in Moscow[30] and MSU Faculty of History[20], a faculty[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1934[33]. Mikhail Gefter's doctoral advisor was Arkady Sidorov[21]. He earned the academic degree of Candidate of Historical Sciences[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and philosopher[7]. Fields of work include history[14]; philosophy of history[15], a branch of philosophy[35]; economic history[16], an academic discipline[36]; and philosophy[17], an academic discipline[37]. Mikhail Gefter was employed by Institute of World History[18]. A notable student of him was Gleb Pavlovsky[22]. He supervised Yevgeny Kozhokin as a doctoral student[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[39], in Soviet Union[40]; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[24], a campaign medal[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1944[43]; and Order of Glory Third Class[25], a grade of an order[44], in Soviet Union[45].

Personal Life

Mikhail Gefter was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 15, 1995[5] and 1995[9]. Mikhail Gefter passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Armenian Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Gefter born?

Mikhail Gefter's place of birth was Simferopol[2].

Where did Mikhail Gefter die?

Mikhail Gefter passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Mikhail Gefter do for work?

Mikhail Gefter worked as historian[6] and philosopher[7].

Where did Mikhail Gefter go to school?

Mikhail Gefter was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[19] and MSU Faculty of History[20].

What awards did Mikhail Gefter receive?

Honors received include Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[23], Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[24], and Order of Glory Third Class[25].

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  27. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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