Paul Demidov

Russian explorer (1739-1821)
Person human Q2377275
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Paul Demidov

Summary

Paul Demidov is a human[1]. He was born on December 29, 1738[2]. He died on July 1, 1821[3]. He worked as an explorer[4] and botanist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Paul Demidov was born on December 29, 1738[2].
  • Paul Demidov died on July 1, 1821[3].
  • Paul Demidov is buried at Andronikov Monastery[7].
  • Paul Demidov's father was Grigory Demidov[8].
  • Paul Demidov's mother was Anastasia Surovtseva[9].
  • Paul Demidov held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Paul Demidov worked as an explorer[4].
  • Paul Demidov's professions included botanist[5].
  • Paul Demidov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[11].
  • Paul Demidov is recorded as male[12].
  • Paul Demidov's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Paul Demidov's family is recorded as Demidov[14].
  • Paul Demidov's Commons category is recorded as Pavel Grigorievich Demidov[15].
  • Paul Demidov's family name is recorded as Demidov[16].
  • Paul Demidov's given name is recorded as Paul[17].
  • Paul Demidov's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[18].
  • Paul Demidov's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[19].
  • Paul Demidov's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[20].
  • Paul Demidov's civil rank is recorded as Active State Councillor[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Demidov was born on December 29, 1738[2]. His father was Grigory Demidov[8]. His mother was Anastasia Surovtseva[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[4] and botanist[5].

Recognition

Paul Demidov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[11].

Death and Burial

Paul Demidov died on July 1, 1821[3]. Burial took place at Andronikov Monastery[7].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul Demidov include Yaroslavl State University[22], a Flagship university[23], in Russia[24], founded in 1970[25], headquartered in Yaroslavl[26].

Why It Matters

Paul Demidov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Entities named for him include Yaroslavl State University[22], a Flagship university[23], in Russia[24], founded in 1970[25], headquartered in Yaroslavl[26].

FAQs

Who were Paul Demidov's parents?

Paul Demidov's father was Grigory Demidov[8]. Paul Demidov's mother was Anastasia Surovtseva[9].

What did Paul Demidov do for work?

Paul Demidov worked as explorer[4] and botanist[5].

What awards did Paul Demidov receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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