Mikhail Lazarev

Russian fleet commander and explorer (1788-1851)
Person human Q186203
Mikhail Lazarev
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Mikhail Lazarev

Summary

Mikhail Lazarev is a human[1]. He was born in Vladimir[2]. He was born on November 3, 1788[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on April 11, 1851[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (362 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Lazarev's place of birth was Vladimir[2].
  • Mikhail Lazarev passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Mikhail Lazarev was born on November 3, 1788[3].
  • Mikhail Lazarev was born on 1788[9].
  • Mikhail Lazarev died on April 11, 1851[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Vladimir's Cathedral[10].
  • Mikhail Lazarev's father was Pyotr Gavrilovich Lazarev[11].
  • Mikhail Lazarev was married to Yekaterina Lazareva[12].
  • A child of Mikhail Lazarev was Pyotr Lazarev[13].
  • A child of Mikhail Lazarev was Anna Skalon[14].
  • Mikhail Lazarev held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Mikhail Lazarev worked as an explorer[6].
  • Mikhail Lazarev's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Mikhail Lazarev's education included a stint at Naval Cadet Corps[16].
  • Mikhail Lazarev received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17].
  • Mikhail Lazarev received the Order of the White Eagle[18].
  • Mikhail Lazarev received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[19].
  • Mikhail Lazarev received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[20].
  • Mikhail Lazarev received the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[21].
  • Mikhail Lazarev received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[22].
  • Mikhail Lazarev is recorded as male[23].
  • Mikhail Lazarev's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Mikhail Lazarev's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Navy[25].
  • Mikhail Lazarev's Commons category is recorded as Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev[26].
  • Mikhail Lazarev's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Vladimir[2], Mikhail Lazarev… Recorded date of birth include November 3, 1788[3] and 1788[9]. His father was Pyotr Gavrilovich Lazarev[11].

Education

Mikhail Lazarev's education included a stint at Naval Cadet Corps[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of the White Eagle[18], an order[30], in Russian Empire[31], founded in 1831[32]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[19], a grade of an order[33], in Russian Empire[34]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[20], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[21], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40].

Personal Life

Mikhail Lazarev was married to Yekaterina Lazareva[12]. Children include Pyotr Lazarev[13], 1850–1919[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[43] and Anna Skalon[14], a lady-in-waiting[44], 1845–1893[45], of Russian Empire[46].

Death and Burial

Mikhail Lazarev died on April 11, 1851[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at St. Vladimir's Cathedral[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Mikhail Lazarev include Admiral Lazarev[47], a nuclear-powered missile cruiser[48], founded in 1978[49]; Krasnyi Kavkaz[50], a light cruiser[51]; Lazarevskoye Microdistrict[52], a seaside resort[53], in Russia[54], founded in 1839[55]; Lazarev Sea[56], a sea[57]; Mataiva[58], an island[59], in France[60]; Lazarev[61], a work settlement of Russia[62], in Russia[63], founded in 1849[64]; Lazarevsky City District[65], a city district in Russia[66], in Russia[67], founded in 1961[68]; and Lazarev Ice Shelf[69].

Why It Matters

Mikhail Lazarev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (362 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

He is credited with the discovery of Antarctica[72], a continent[73]. Entities named for him include Admiral Lazarev[47], a nuclear-powered missile cruiser[48], founded in 1978[49]; Krasnyi Kavkaz[50], a light cruiser[51]; Lazarevskoye Microdistrict[52], a seaside resort[53], in Russia[54], founded in 1839[55]; Lazarev Sea[56], a sea[57]; Mataiva[58], an island[59], in France[60]; and Lazarev[61], a work settlement of Russia[62], in Russia[63], founded in 1849[64].

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Lazarev born?

Mikhail Lazarev was born in Vladimir[2].

Where did Mikhail Lazarev die?

Mikhail Lazarev died in Vienna[4].

Who were Mikhail Lazarev's parents?

Mikhail Lazarev's father was Pyotr Gavrilovich Lazarev[11].

Who was Mikhail Lazarev married to?

Mikhail Lazarev's spouses include Yekaterina Lazareva[12].

What did Mikhail Lazarev do for work?

Mikhail Lazarev worked as explorer[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Mikhail Lazarev go to school?

Mikhail Lazarev was educated at Naval Cadet Corps[16].

What awards did Mikhail Lazarev receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17], Order of the White Eagle[18], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[19], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[20].

What did Mikhail Lazarev discover?

Mikhail Lazarev is credited as discoverer of Antarctica[72].

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  2. [70] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, military personnel
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    Military branch Imperial Russian Navy
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    Place of birth Vladimir
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