Paul Lill

Estonian military personnel and politician (1882-1942)
Person human Q3743921
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Paul Lill

Summary

Paul Lill is a human[1]. His place of birth was Roobe[2]. He was born on January 25, 1882[3]. He died in Yekaterinburg[4]. He died on March 13, 1942[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Paul Lill was born in Roobe[2].
  • Paul Lill died in Yekaterinburg[4].
  • Paul Lill was born on January 25, 1882[3].
  • Paul Lill died on March 13, 1942[5].
  • Paul Lill held citizenship in Russian Empire[9].
  • Paul Lill held citizenship in Estonia[10].
  • Paul Lill held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Paul Lill's professions included military officer[6].
  • Paul Lill worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Paul Lill held the position of Minister of Defence[12].
  • Paul Lill's education included a stint at Vilnius Military School[13].
  • Paul Lill's education included a stint at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[14].
  • Paul Lill received the Cross of Liberty[15].
  • Paul Lill received the 1st Class of the Military Order of the Cross of the Eagle[16].
  • Paul Lill received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].
  • Paul Lill received the Estonian Red Cross Order Second Class[18].
  • Paul Lill received the Cross of the Order of Lāčplēšis, 2nd class[19].
  • Paul Lill received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars[20].
  • Paul Lill is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul Lill's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul Lill's Commons category is recorded as Paul Lill[23].
  • Paul Lill's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[24].
  • Paul Lill was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Paul Lill was part of the conflict Russo-Japanese War[26].
  • Paul Lill was part of the conflict Estonian War of Independence[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Lill was born in Roobe[2]. He was born on January 25, 1882[3].

Education

Educated at Vilnius Military School[13], a military school[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1864[30] and Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[14], a military academy[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1832[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and military personnel[7]. Paul Lill held the position of Minister of Defence[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty[15], a decoration[34], in Estonia[35], founded in 1919[36]; 1st Class of the Military Order of the Cross of the Eagle[16]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1919[39]; Estonian Red Cross Order Second Class[18]; Cross of the Order of Lāčplēšis, 2nd class[19]; and Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars[20], a grade of an order[40], in Latvia[41], founded in 1924[42].

Death and Burial

Paul Lill died on March 13, 1942[5]. He passed away in Yekaterinburg[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Lill ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Paul Lill born?

Paul Lill's place of birth was Roobe[2].

Where did Paul Lill die?

Paul Lill died in Yekaterinburg[4].

What did Paul Lill do for work?

Paul Lill worked as military officer[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Paul Lill go to school?

Paul Lill was educated at Vilnius Military School[13] and Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[14].

What awards did Paul Lill receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty[15], 1st Class of the Military Order of the Cross of the Eagle[16], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], and Estonian Red Cross Order Second Class[18].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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