Pyotr Shirshov

Soviet scientist and explorer (1905–1953)
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Pyotr Shirshov
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Pyotr Shirshov

Summary

Pyotr Shirshov is a human[1]. Born in Dnipro[2], he… he was born on December 25, 1905[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on February 17, 1953[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], explorer[7], marine biologist[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dnipro[2], Pyotr Shirshov…
  • Pyotr Shirshov's place of birth was Russian Empire[11].
  • Pyotr Shirshov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Pyotr Shirshov was born on December 25, 1905[3].
  • Pyotr Shirshov died on February 17, 1953[5].
  • Pyotr Shirshov is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • Pyotr Shirshov held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Pyotr Shirshov's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Pyotr Shirshov's professions included explorer[7].
  • Pyotr Shirshov's professions included marine biologist[8].
  • Pyotr Shirshov's professions included politician[9].
  • Pyotr Shirshov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[14].
  • Pyotr Shirshov was employed by Shirshov Institute of Oceanology[15].
  • Among Pyotr Shirshov's employers was Q87565147[16].
  • Pyotr Shirshov's education included a stint at Odesa University[17].
  • Pyotr Shirshov received the Order of Lenin[18].
  • Pyotr Shirshov received the Hero of the Soviet Union[19].
  • Pyotr Shirshov received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20].
  • Pyotr Shirshov received the Order of the Red Star[21].
  • Pyotr Shirshov received the Order of the Badge of Honour[22].
  • Pyotr Shirshov received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[23].
  • Pyotr Shirshov was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Pyotr Shirshov is recorded as male[25].
  • Pyotr Shirshov's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Pyotr Shirshov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Dnipro[2], a big city[28], in Ukraine[29], founded in 1776[30] and Russian Empire[11], an empire[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1721[33]. Pyotr Shirshov was born on December 25, 1905[3].

Education

Pyotr Shirshov was educated at Odesa University[17]. He earned the academic degree of Doktor of Sciences in Geography[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], explorer[7], marine biologist[8], and politician[9]. Employers include Shirshov Institute of Oceanology[15], an Institute of the Russian Academy of Science[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1946[37], headquartered in Moscow[38] and Q87565147[16]. Pyotr Shirshov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[18], an order[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1930[41]; Hero of the Soviet Union[19], a courage award[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1934[44]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20], a socialist order of merit[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1928[47]; Order of the Red Star[21], a socialist order of merit[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1930[50]; Order of the Badge of Honour[22], a socialist order of merit[51], in Soviet Union[52], founded in 1935[53]; and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[23], a medallion[54], in Soviet Union[55], founded in 1945[56].

Personal Life

Pyotr Shirshov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[27].

Death and Burial

Pyotr Shirshov died on February 17, 1953[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pyotr Shirshov include Shirshov Institute of Oceanology[57], an Institute of the Russian Academy of Science[58], in Russia[59], founded in 1946[60], headquartered in Moscow[61].

Why It Matters

Pyotr Shirshov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

Entities named for him include Shirshov Institute of Oceanology[57], an Institute of the Russian Academy of Science[58], in Russia[59], founded in 1946[60], headquartered in Moscow[61].

FAQs

Where was Pyotr Shirshov born?

Pyotr Shirshov's place of birth was Dnipro[2].

Where did Pyotr Shirshov die?

Pyotr Shirshov died in Moscow[4].

What did Pyotr Shirshov do for work?

Pyotr Shirshov worked as zoologist[6], explorer[7], marine biologist[8], and politician[9].

Where did Pyotr Shirshov go to school?

Pyotr Shirshov was educated at Odesa University[17].

What awards did Pyotr Shirshov receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[18], Hero of the Soviet Union[19], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[20], and Order of the Red Star[21].

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  26. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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