Nikolay Beketov

Russian chemist (1827–1911)
Person human Q910206
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Nikolay Beketov

Summary

Nikolay Beketov is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1827[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on November 30, 1911[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], metallurgist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nikolay Beketov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Nikolay Beketov died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Nikolay Beketov was born on January 1, 1827[3].
  • Nikolay Beketov was born on January 13, 1827[10].
  • Nikolay Beketov died on November 30, 1911[5].
  • Nikolay Beketov died on December 13, 1911[11].
  • Nikolay Beketov is buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[12].
  • Nikolay Beketov's father was Nikolai Alekseevich Beketov[13].
  • A child of Nikolay Beketov was Alexei Beketov[14].
  • A child of Nikolay Beketov was Nikolai Beketov[15].
  • Nikolay Beketov held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Nikolay Beketov's professions included chemist[6].
  • Nikolay Beketov worked as a metallurgist[7].
  • Nikolay Beketov's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Nikolay Beketov's field of work was physical chemistry[17].
  • Nikolay Beketov was employed by National University of Kharkiv[18].
  • Nikolay Beketov was employed by Lomonosov Moscow State University[19].
  • Nikolay Beketov was educated at Q107029864[20].
  • Nikolay Beketov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[21].
  • A notable student of Nikolay Beketov was Q12161188[22].
  • Nikolay Beketov received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23].
  • Nikolay Beketov received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24].
  • Nikolay Beketov received the Order of the White Eagle[25].
  • Nikolay Beketov received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[26].
  • Nikolay Beketov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Nikolay Beketov… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1827[3] and January 13, 1827[10]. His father was Nikolai Alekseevich Beketov[13].

Education

Educated at Q107029864[20] and Saint Petersburg State University[21], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1724[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31]. Academic degrees include Candidate of Sciences[32] and Master of Sciences[33]. Nikolay Beketov studied under Nikolay Zinin[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], metallurgist[7], and university teacher[8]. Nikolay Beketov's field of work was physical chemistry[17]. Employers include National University of Kharkiv[18], a university[35], in Russian Empire[36], founded in 1805[37], headquartered in Freedom Square[38] and Lomonosov Moscow State University[19], a public university[39], in Russia[40], founded in 1755[41], headquartered in Moscow[42]. A notable student of him was Q12161188[22]. Doctoral students include Q12161188[43], a chemist[44], 1858–1923[45], of Russian Empire[46], specialised in physical chemistry[47] and Pavel Dmitrievič Hruŝov[48], a chemist[49], 1849–1909[50], of Russian Empire[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[52], in Russian Empire[53]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24], a grade of an order[54], in Russian Empire[55]; Order of the White Eagle[25], an order[56], in Russian Empire[57], founded in 1831[58]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[26], a grade of an order[59], in Russian Empire[60]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[27], a grade of an order[61], in Russian Empire[62]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[63], a grade of an order[64], in Russian Empire[65].

Personal Life

Children include Alexei Beketov[14], an architect[66], 1862–1941[67], of Soviet Union[68], awarded the Honored Art Worker of the USSR[69] and Nikolai Beketov[15], an entrepreneur[70], 1868–1911[71], of Russian Empire[72].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 30, 1911[5] and December 13, 1911[11]. Nikolay Beketov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Nikolay Beketov include Beketov[73], a lunar crater[74].

Why It Matters

Nikolay Beketov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

Entities named for him include Beketov[73], a lunar crater[74].

FAQs

Where was Nikolay Beketov born?

Nikolay Beketov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Nikolay Beketov die?

Nikolay Beketov died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Nikolay Beketov's parents?

Nikolay Beketov's father was Nikolai Alekseevich Beketov[13].

What did Nikolay Beketov do for work?

Nikolay Beketov worked as chemist[6], metallurgist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Nikolay Beketov go to school?

Nikolay Beketov was educated at Q107029864[20] and Saint Petersburg State University[21].

What awards did Nikolay Beketov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24], Order of the White Eagle[25], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[26].

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