Nikolai Smirnov
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Summary
Nikolai Smirnov was born on October 17, 1900[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on June 2, 1966[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], statistician[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 17, 1900[9]
- Father: Смирнов, Василий Павлович (священномученик)[10]
- Mother: Q105815555[11]
- Child: Q105815642[12]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13]
- Field of work: probability theory[14], mathematical statistics[15], mathematics[16]
- Employer: Steklov Institute of Mathematics[17]
- Educated at: Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[18]
- Notable work: Kolmogorov–Smirnov test[19], Cramér–von Mises criterion[20]
- Award received: USSR State Prize[21], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22], Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[23]
- Member of: Russian Academy of Sciences[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics[26]
- Family name: Smirnov[27]
- Given name: Nikolay[28]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[30]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Nikolai Smirnov include Kolmogorov–Smirnov test[32], a non-parametric test[33].
Why It Matters
Nikolai Smirnov has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He is credited with the discovery of Kolmogorov–Smirnov test[36], a non-parametric test[37]. Entities named for him include Kolmogorov–Smirnov test[32], a non-parametric test[33].
FAQs
Where was Nikolai Smirnov born?
Nikolai Smirnov was born in Moscow[2].
Where did Nikolai Smirnov die?
Nikolai Smirnov died in Moscow[4].
Who were Nikolai Smirnov's parents?
Nikolai Smirnov's father was Смирнов, Василий Павлович (священномученик)[10]. Nikolai Smirnov's mother was Q105815555[11].
What did Nikolai Smirnov do for work?
Nikolai Smirnov worked as a mathematician[5], statistician[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Nikolai Smirnov go to school?
Nikolai Smirnov was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[18].
What awards did Nikolai Smirnov receive?
Honors received include USSR State Prize[21], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22], and Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[23].
What did Nikolai Smirnov discover?
Nikolai Smirnov is credited as discoverer of Kolmogorov–Smirnov test[36].