Mikhail Skobelev

Russian general (1843–1882)
Person human Q57173
Mikhail Skobelev
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Mikhail Skobelev

Summary

Mikhail Skobelev is a human[1]. Born in Peter and Paul Fortress[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1843[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on June 25, 1882[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (338 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Mikhail Skobelev's place of birth was Peter and Paul Fortress[2].
  • Mikhail Skobelev died in Moscow[4].
  • Mikhail Skobelev was born on September 17, 1843[3].
  • Mikhail Skobelev was born on September 29, 1843[8].
  • Mikhail Skobelev died on June 25, 1882[5].
  • Mikhail Skobelev died on July 7, 1882[9].
  • Mikhail Skobelev died on July 8, 1882[10].
  • Burial took place at Zaborovo[11].
  • Mikhail Skobelev's father was Dmitry Skobelev[12].
  • Mikhail Skobelev's mother was Olga Skobeleva[13].
  • Mikhail Skobelev was married to Maria Gagarina[14].
  • Mikhail Skobelev held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Mikhail Skobelev worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Mikhail Skobelev was educated at Imperial St. Petersburg University[16].
  • Mikhail Skobelev's education included a stint at General Staff Academy[17].
  • Mikhail Skobelev received the Pour le Mérite[18].
  • Mikhail Skobelev received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19].
  • Mikhail Skobelev received the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[20].
  • Mikhail Skobelev received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21].
  • Mikhail Skobelev received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22].
  • Mikhail Skobelev received the Gold Sword for Bravery[23].
  • Mikhail Skobelev is recorded as male[24].
  • Mikhail Skobelev's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Mikhail Skobelev's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Army[26].
  • Mikhail Skobelev's military branch is recorded as infantry[27].

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Origins and Family

Mikhail Skobelev was born in Peter and Paul Fortress[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 17, 1843[3] and September 29, 1843[8]. His father was Dmitry Skobelev[12]. His mother was Olga Skobeleva[13].

Education

Educated at Imperial St. Petersburg University[16], a university[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1819[30] and General Staff Academy[17], a military academy[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1832[33].

Career and Affiliations

Mikhail Skobelev worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[18], a courage award[34], in Prussia[35], founded in 1740[36]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[20], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[41], in Russian Empire[42]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22], a grade of an order[43], in Russian Empire[44]; and Gold Sword for Bravery[23], a weapon of honor[45], in Russian Empire[46], founded in 1720[47].

Personal Life

Among Mikhail Skobelev's spouses was Maria Gagarina[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 25, 1882[5], July 7, 1882[9], and July 8, 1882[10]. Mikhail Skobelev died in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was cardioplegia[48]. He is buried at Zaborovo[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Mikhail Skobelev include Skobelevo[49], a village of Bulgaria[50], in Bulgaria[51].

Why It Matters

Mikhail Skobelev ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (338 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Skobelevo[49], a village of Bulgaria[50], in Bulgaria[51].

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Skobelev born?

Born in Peter and Paul Fortress[2], Mikhail Skobelev…

Where did Mikhail Skobelev die?

Mikhail Skobelev passed away in Moscow[4].

Who were Mikhail Skobelev's parents?

Mikhail Skobelev's father was Dmitry Skobelev[12]. Mikhail Skobelev's mother was Olga Skobeleva[13].

Who was Mikhail Skobelev married to?

Mikhail Skobelev's spouses include Maria Gagarina[14].

What did Mikhail Skobelev do for work?

Mikhail Skobelev worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Mikhail Skobelev go to school?

Mikhail Skobelev was educated at Imperial St. Petersburg University[16] and General Staff Academy[17].

What awards did Mikhail Skobelev receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[18], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19], Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[20], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . wikidata.org.

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  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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