Nikolay Gvozdetsky

Soviet-Russian geographer (1913–1994)
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Nikolay Gvozdetsky

Summary

Nikolay Gvozdetsky is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on December 2, 1913[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on October 10, 1994[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], university teacher[7], and cartographer[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky died in Moscow[4].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky was born on December 2, 1913[3].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky was born on 1913[10].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky died on October 10, 1994[5].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky died on 1994[11].
  • Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[12].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[14].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky held citizenship in Russia[16].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky's professions included geographer[6].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky's professions included cartographer[8].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky's field of work was geography[17].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky's field of work was karstology[18].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky's field of work was cartography[19].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky was employed by Lomonosov Moscow State University[20].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[21].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky received the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[22].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky received the Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[23].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky received the N. M. Przhevalsky Medal in Gold[24].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky is recorded as male[25].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Nikolay Gvozdetsky supervised Vladimir Kotlyakov as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Nikolay Gvozdetsky… Recorded date of birth include December 2, 1913[3] and 1913[10].

Education

Nikolay Gvozdetsky's education included a stint at Lomonosov Moscow State University[21]. He earned the academic degree of Doktor of Sciences in Geography[28]. He studied under Alexandre Barkov[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], university teacher[7], and cartographer[8]. Fields of work include geography[17], an academic discipline[30]; karstology[18], a field of study[31]; and cartography[19], a branch of science[32]. Among Nikolay Gvozdetsky's employers was Lomonosov Moscow State University[20]. Doctoral students include Vladimir Kotlyakov[27], a glaciologist[33], b. 1931[34], of Soviet Union[35], awarded the Order of Honour[36], specialised in glaciology[37] and Jurij N. Golubčikov[38], a geographer[39], b. 1952[40], of Soviet Union[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[22], a grade of an order[42], in Soviet Union[43]; Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[23], an official honorary title of RSFSR[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1931[46]; and N. M. Przhevalsky Medal in Gold[24], a class of award[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 10, 1994[5] and 1994[11]. Nikolay Gvozdetsky passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Nikolay Gvozdetsky is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

His notable doctoral advisees include Vladimir Kotlyakov[48], a glaciologist[49], b. 1931[50], of Soviet Union[51], awarded the Order of Honour[52], specialised in glaciology[53].

FAQs

Where was Nikolay Gvozdetsky born?

Nikolay Gvozdetsky was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Nikolay Gvozdetsky die?

Nikolay Gvozdetsky died in Moscow[4].

What did Nikolay Gvozdetsky do for work?

Nikolay Gvozdetsky worked as geographer[6], university teacher[7], and cartographer[8].

Where did Nikolay Gvozdetsky go to school?

Nikolay Gvozdetsky was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[21].

What awards did Nikolay Gvozdetsky receive?

Honors received include Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[22], Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[23], and N. M. Przhevalsky Medal in Gold[24].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.
  27. [11] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Academic degree Doktor of Sciences in Geography
    Given name Nikolay
    Field of work geography, karstology, cartography
    Doctoral student Vladimir Kotlyakov, Jurij N. Golubčikov
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