Pavel Nikiforov

Russian seismologist (1884-1944)
Person human Q4319951
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Pavel Nikiforov

Summary

Pavel Nikiforov is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on June 5, 1884[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on November 2, 1944[5]. He worked as a seismologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Pavel Nikiforov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Pavel Nikiforov died in Moscow[4].
  • Pavel Nikiforov was born on June 5, 1884[3].
  • Pavel Nikiforov died on November 2, 1944[5].
  • Pavel Nikiforov is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[7].
  • Pavel Nikiforov held citizenship in Russian Empire[8].
  • Pavel Nikiforov held citizenship in Soviet Union[9].
  • Pavel Nikiforov's professions included seismologist[6].
  • Pavel Nikiforov's field of work was seismology[10].
  • Pavel Nikiforov was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[11].
  • Among Pavel Nikiforov's employers was Q117210350[12].
  • Pavel Nikiforov's education included a stint at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[13].
  • Pavel Nikiforov's doctoral advisor was Boris Galitzine[14].
  • Pavel Nikiforov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[15].
  • Pavel Nikiforov was a member of Academy of Sciences of the USSR[16].
  • Pavel Nikiforov is recorded as male[17].
  • Pavel Nikiforov's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Pavel Nikiforov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[19].
  • Pavel Nikiforov's archives at is recorded as Archive RAS[20].
  • Pavel Nikiforov's family name is recorded as Nikiforov[21].
  • Pavel Nikiforov's given name is recorded as Pavel[22].
  • Pavel Nikiforov studied under Boris Galitzine[23].
  • Pavel Nikiforov's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[24].
  • Pavel Nikiforov's described by source is recorded as Faces of Moscow[25].

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Origins and Family

Pavel Nikiforov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on June 5, 1884[3].

Education

Pavel Nikiforov's education included a stint at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[13]. His doctoral advisor was Boris Galitzine[14]. He studied under Boris Galitzine[23].

Career and Affiliations

Pavel Nikiforov's professions included seismologist[6]. His field of work was seismology[10]. Employers include Saint Petersburg State University[11], a public university[26], in Russia[27], founded in 1724[28], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[29] and Q117210350[12], a research institute[30], in Soviet Union[31], founded in 1928[32].

Recognition

Pavel Nikiforov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[15].

Personal Life

Pavel Nikiforov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[19].

Death and Burial

Pavel Nikiforov died on November 2, 1944[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was Pavel Nikiforov born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Pavel Nikiforov…

Where did Pavel Nikiforov die?

Pavel Nikiforov died in Moscow[4].

What did Pavel Nikiforov do for work?

Pavel Nikiforov worked as seismologist[6].

Where did Pavel Nikiforov go to school?

Pavel Nikiforov was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[13].

What awards did Pavel Nikiforov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Q137732450. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Q137732450. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Field of work seismology
    Family name Nikiforov
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