Oleksander Hrekov

Ukrainian general (1875-1958)
Person human Q2376882
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Oleksander Hrekov

Summary

Oleksander Hrekov is a human[1]. Born in Hlukhiv[2], he… he was born on November 21, 1875[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on December 2, 1958[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Oleksander Hrekov's place of birth was Hlukhiv[2].
  • Oleksander Hrekov passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Oleksander Hrekov was born on November 21, 1875[3].
  • Oleksander Hrekov died on December 2, 1958[5].
  • Oleksander Hrekov held citizenship in Austria[8].
  • Oleksander Hrekov worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Oleksander Hrekov held the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine[9].
  • Oleksander Hrekov's education included a stint at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[10].
  • Oleksander Hrekov received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[11].
  • Oleksander Hrekov received the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[12].
  • Oleksander Hrekov received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[13].
  • Oleksander Hrekov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[14].
  • Oleksander Hrekov received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[15].
  • Oleksander Hrekov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[16].
  • Oleksander Hrekov is recorded as male[17].
  • Oleksander Hrekov's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Oleksander Hrekov's military branch is recorded as Ukrainian Galician Army[19].
  • Oleksander Hrekov's military branch is recorded as Ukrainian People's Army[20].
  • Oleksander Hrekov's Commons category is recorded as Oleksander Hrekov[21].
  • Oleksander Hrekov's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[22].
  • Oleksander Hrekov's military, police or special rank is recorded as general-khorunzhy[23].
  • Oleksander Hrekov was part of the conflict WWI Eastern Front[24].
  • Oleksander Hrekov was part of the conflict Russian Civil War[25].
  • Oleksander Hrekov was part of the conflict Ukrainian–Soviet War[26].
  • Oleksander Hrekov's family name is recorded as Grekov[27].

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Origins and Family

Oleksander Hrekov was born in Hlukhiv[2]. He was born on November 21, 1875[3].

Education

Oleksander Hrekov was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[10].

Career and Affiliations

Oleksander Hrekov's professions included military personnel[6]. He held the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[11], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[12], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[13], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[14], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[15], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[16], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39].

Death and Burial

Oleksander Hrekov died on December 2, 1958[5]. He died in Vienna[4].

Why It Matters

Oleksander Hrekov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Oleksander Hrekov born?

Oleksander Hrekov's place of birth was Hlukhiv[2].

Where did Oleksander Hrekov die?

Oleksander Hrekov died in Vienna[4].

What did Oleksander Hrekov do for work?

Oleksander Hrekov worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Oleksander Hrekov go to school?

Oleksander Hrekov was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[10].

What awards did Oleksander Hrekov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[11], Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[12], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[13], and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[14].

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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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