Petr Gertsen

Russian and Soviet surgeon (1871-1947)
Person human Q4137561
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Petr Gertsen

Summary

Petr Gertsen is a human[1]. Born in Florence[2], he… he was born on +1871-05-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on +1947-01-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physician[6], surgeon[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Petr Gertsen was born in Florence[2].
  • Petr Gertsen passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Petr Gertsen was born on +1871-05-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Petr Gertsen died on +1947-01-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Petr Gertsen is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[10].
  • Petr Gertsen's father was Aleksandr Herzen[11].
  • Petr Gertsen held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Petr Gertsen held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Petr Gertsen held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Petr Gertsen's professions included physician[6].
  • Petr Gertsen's professions included surgeon[7].
  • Petr Gertsen worked as an editor[8].
  • Petr Gertsen's field of work was medicine[15].
  • Among Petr Gertsen's employers was MONIKI[16].
  • Among Petr Gertsen's employers was Moskovskiĭ nauchno-issledovatelʹskiĭ onkologicheskiĭ institut im. P.A. Gert͡sena[17].
  • Among Petr Gertsen's employers was Q4497891[18].
  • Petr Gertsen was educated at University of Lausanne[19].
  • Petr Gertsen was educated at Medical faculty of Moscow University[20].
  • Petr Gertsen's doctoral advisor was César Roux[21].
  • Petr Gertsen received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22].
  • Petr Gertsen received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23].
  • Petr Gertsen received the Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[24].
  • Petr Gertsen received the Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[25].
  • Petr Gertsen received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[26].
  • Petr Gertsen received the Badge "Excellence in Healthcare of the USSR"[27].

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Origins and Family

Petr Gertsen's place of birth was Florence[2]. He was born on +1871-05-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Aleksandr Herzen[11].

Education

Educated at University of Lausanne[19], a public university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1537[30] and Medical faculty of Moscow University[20], a faculty[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1755[33]. Petr Gertsen's doctoral advisor was César Roux[21]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], surgeon[7], and editor[8]. Petr Gertsen's field of work was medicine[15]. Employers include MONIKI[16], a hospital[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1772[37]; Moskovskiĭ nauchno-issledovatelʹskiĭ onkologicheskiĭ institut im. P.A. Gert͡sena[17], a hospital[38], in Russia[39], founded in 1903[40]; and Q4497891[18]. Doctoral students include Q4181131[41], Q4233104[42], and Q4338930[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22], a medallion[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1945[46]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23], a socialist order of merit[47], in Soviet Union[48], founded in 1928[49]; Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[24], an official honorary title of RSFSR[50], in Soviet Union[51], founded in 1931[52]; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[25], a campaign medal[53], in Soviet Union[54], founded in 1944[55]; and Badge "Excellence in Healthcare of the USSR"[27], a badge of distinction[56], in Soviet Union[57], founded in 1956[58].

Death and Burial

Petr Gertsen died on +1947-01-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Petr Gertsen include Moskovskiĭ nauchno-issledovatelʹskiĭ onkologicheskiĭ institut im. P.A. Gert͡sena[59], a hospital[60], in Russia[61], founded in 1903[62].

Why It Matters

Petr Gertsen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Entities named for him include Moskovskiĭ nauchno-issledovatelʹskiĭ onkologicheskiĭ institut im. P.A. Gert͡sena[59], a hospital[60], in Russia[61], founded in 1903[62].

FAQs

Where was Petr Gertsen born?

Born in Florence[2], Petr Gertsen…

Where did Petr Gertsen die?

Petr Gertsen passed away in Moscow[4].

Who were Petr Gertsen's parents?

Petr Gertsen's father was Aleksandr Herzen[11].

What did Petr Gertsen do for work?

Petr Gertsen worked as physician[6], surgeon[7], and editor[8].

Where did Petr Gertsen go to school?

Petr Gertsen was educated at University of Lausanne[19] and Medical faculty of Moscow University[20].

What awards did Petr Gertsen receive?

Honors received include Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23], Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[24], and Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[25].

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Class ancestry

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

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