Pavel Pestel

Russian revolutionary (1793–1826)
Person human Q544934
Pavel Pestel
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Pavel Pestel

Summary

Pavel Pestel is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on June 24, 1793[3]. He died in Peter and Paul Fortress[4]. He died on July 13, 1826[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], revolutionary[7], and Decembrists[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Pavel Pestel's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Pavel Pestel died in Peter and Paul Fortress[4].
  • Pavel Pestel was born on June 24, 1793[3].
  • Pavel Pestel died on July 13, 1826[5].
  • Pavel Pestel's father was Ivan Borisovich Pestelʹ[10].
  • Pavel Pestel held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Pavel Pestel's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Pavel Pestel's professions included revolutionary[7].
  • Pavel Pestel worked as a Decembrists[8].
  • Pavel Pestel was educated at Page Corps[12].
  • Pavel Pestel received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[13].
  • Pavel Pestel received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[14].
  • Pavel Pestel received the Gold Sword for Bravery[15].
  • Pavel Pestel received the Knight of the Order of Leopold (Austria)[16].
  • Pavel Pestel received the Pour le Mérite[17].
  • Pavel Pestel received the Knight of the Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order[18].
  • Pavel Pestel was a member of Union of Salvation[19].
  • Pavel Pestel was a member of Union of Prosperity[20].
  • Pavel Pestel was a member of Southern Society[21].
  • Pavel Pestel was a member of freemasonry[22].
  • Pavel Pestel is recorded as male[23].
  • Pavel Pestel's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Pavel Pestel's Commons category is recorded as Pavel Pestel[25].
  • Pavel Pestel's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[26].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Pavel Pestel… he was born on June 24, 1793[3]. His father was Ivan Borisovich Pestelʹ[10].

Education

Pavel Pestel was educated at Page Corps[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], revolutionary[7], and Decembrists[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[13], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[14], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Gold Sword for Bravery[15], a weapon of honor[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1720[34]; Knight of the Order of Leopold (Austria)[16]; Pour le Mérite[17], a courage award[35], in Prussia[36], founded in 1740[37]; and Knight of the Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order[18], a grade of an order[38], in Grand Duchy of Baden[39], founded in 1805[40].

Death and Burial

Pavel Pestel died on July 13, 1826[5]. He died in Peter and Paul Fortress[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[27].

Why It Matters

Pavel Pestel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Pavel Pestel born?

Born in Moscow[2], Pavel Pestel…

Where did Pavel Pestel die?

Pavel Pestel died in Peter and Paul Fortress[4].

Who were Pavel Pestel's parents?

Pavel Pestel's father was Ivan Borisovich Pestelʹ[10].

What did Pavel Pestel do for work?

Pavel Pestel worked as military personnel[6], revolutionary[7], and Decembrists[8].

Where did Pavel Pestel go to school?

Pavel Pestel was educated at Page Corps[12].

What awards did Pavel Pestel receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[13], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[14], Gold Sword for Bravery[15], and Knight of the Order of Leopold (Austria)[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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