Nikolai Pirogov

Russian medical scientist (1810-1881)
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Nikolai Pirogov
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Nikolai Pirogov

Summary

Nikolai Pirogov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on November 13, 1810[3]. He died in Vinnytsia[4]. He died on November 23, 1881[5]. He worked as a physician[6], scientist[7], surgeon[8], and anatomist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (609 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Nikolai Pirogov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Nikolai Pirogov died in Vinnytsia[4].
  • Nikolai Pirogov was born on November 13, 1810[3].
  • Nikolai Pirogov was born on January 1, 1810[11].
  • Nikolai Pirogov was born on November 25, 1810[12].
  • Nikolai Pirogov died on November 23, 1881[5].
  • Nikolai Pirogov died on November 1881[13].
  • Nikolai Pirogov died on December 5, 1881[14].
  • Burial took place at Vinnytsia[15].
  • Nikolai Pirogov was married to Ekaterina Berezina[16].
  • A child of Nikolai Pirogov was Wladimir Pirogoff[17].
  • Nikolai Pirogov held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Russian was Nikolai Pirogov's native language[19].
  • Nikolai Pirogov worked as a physician[6].
  • Nikolai Pirogov's professions included scientist[7].
  • Nikolai Pirogov's professions included surgeon[8].
  • Nikolai Pirogov's professions included anatomist[9].
  • Nikolai Pirogov's field of work was medicine[20].
  • Nikolai Pirogov held the position of professor[21].
  • Among Nikolai Pirogov's employers was Imperial University of Dorpat[22].
  • Nikolai Pirogov was employed by Imperial Academy of Medical Surgery[23].
  • Nikolai Pirogov was educated at Medical faculty of Moscow University[24].
  • Nikolai Pirogov was educated at Q24931218[25].
  • Nikolai Pirogov's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26].
  • Nikolai Pirogov's education included a stint at I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolai Pirogov was born in Moscow[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 13, 1810[3], January 1, 1810[11], and November 25, 1810[12]. Russian was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Medical faculty of Moscow University[24], a faculty[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1755[30]; Q24931218[25], a higher education institution[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1828[33]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26], a comprehensive university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1809[36], headquartered in Berlin[37]; I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University[27], a university[38], in Russia[39], founded in 1758[40]; MSU Faculty[41], a medical school[42], in Russia[43], founded in 1992[44]; and Imperial University of Dorpat[45], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[46], in Russian Empire[47], founded in 1803[48], headquartered in Tartu[49]. Nikolai Pirogov's doctoral advisor was Johann Christian Moier[50]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Sciences[51] and Imperial University of Dorpat[52].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], scientist[7], surgeon[8], and anatomist[9]. Nikolai Pirogov's field of work was medicine[20]. Employers include Imperial University of Dorpat[22], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[53], in Russian Empire[54], founded in 1803[55], headquartered in Tartu[56] and Imperial Academy of Medical Surgery[23], an academy[57], in Russian Empire[58], founded in 1798[59]. He held the position of professor[21]. A notable student of him was Pyotr Platonov[60]. Doctoral students include Nikolaj Andreevič Arendt[61], Georg Julius von Schultz[62], and Ivan Novatskiy[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[64], a grade of an order[65], in Russian Empire[66]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[67], a grade of an order[68], in Russian Empire[69]; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[70], a grade of an order[71], in Russian Empire[72]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[73], a grade of an order[74], in Russian Empire[75]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[76], a grade of an order[77], in Russian Empire[78]; and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[79], a grade of an order[80], in Russian Empire[81].

Personal Life

Among Nikolai Pirogov's spouses was Ekaterina Berezina[16]. A child of him was Wladimir Pirogoff[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 23, 1881[5], November 1881[13], and December 5, 1881[14]. Nikolai Pirogov passed away in Vinnytsia[4]. The cause of death was cancer[82]. Burial took place at Vinnytsia[15].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Nikolai Pirogov include Order of Pirogov[83], an order[84], in Russia[85], founded in 2020[86]; Russian National Research Medical University[87], a national research university[88], in Russia[89], founded in 1906[90], headquartered in Moscow[91]; Vinnytsia National Medical University. N. I. Pirogov[92], a university[93], in Ukraine[94], founded in 1921[95]; Odesa National Medical University[96], a university[97], in Ukraine[98], founded in 1900[99]; Pirogov[100]; Pirogov Glacier[101]; Pirogov Gold Medal[102]; and NI Pirogov Big Gold Medal[103].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Pirogov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (609 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[104] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[105]

Entities named for him include Order of Pirogov[83], an order[84], in Russia[85], founded in 2020[86]; Russian National Research Medical University[87], a national research university[88], in Russia[89], founded in 1906[90], headquartered in Moscow[91]; Vinnytsia National Medical University. N. I. Pirogov[92], a university[93], in Ukraine[94], founded in 1921[95]; Odesa National Medical University[96], a university[97], in Ukraine[98], founded in 1900[99]; Pirogov[100]; and Pirogov Glacier[101].

His notable doctoral advisees include Georg Julius von Schultz[106], an author[107], 1808–1875[108], of Russian Empire[109], specialised in surgery[110].

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Pirogov born?

Nikolai Pirogov's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Nikolai Pirogov die?

Nikolai Pirogov passed away in Vinnytsia[4].

Who was Nikolai Pirogov married to?

Nikolai Pirogov's spouses include Ekaterina Berezina[16].

What did Nikolai Pirogov do for work?

Nikolai Pirogov worked as physician[6], scientist[7], surgeon[8], and anatomist[9].

Where did Nikolai Pirogov go to school?

Nikolai Pirogov was educated at Medical faculty of Moscow University[24], Q24931218[25], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26], and I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University[27].

What awards did Nikolai Pirogov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[64], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[67], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[70], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[73].

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