Semyon Okun

Soviet historian (1908–1972)
Person human Q4333369
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Semyon Okun

Summary

Semyon Okun is a human[1]. His place of birth was Klintsy[2]. He was born on July 25, 1908[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on February 23, 1972[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Semyon Okun's place of birth was Klintsy[2].
  • Semyon Okun died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Semyon Okun was born on July 25, 1908[3].
  • Semyon Okun died on February 23, 1972[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery in Komarovo[8].
  • Semyon Okun held citizenship in Russian Empire[9].
  • Semyon Okun held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Semyon Okun's professions included historian[6].
  • Semyon Okun's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Semyon Okun's field of work was history of Russia[11].
  • Semyon Okun was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[12].
  • Semyon Okun was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[13].
  • Semyon Okun's doctoral advisor was Arvid Drezen[14].
  • Semyon Okun received the Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[15].
  • Semyon Okun is recorded as male[16].
  • Semyon Okun's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Semyon Okun supervised Yury Margolis as a doctoral student[18].
  • Semyon Okun supervised Galina Pavlova-Chakhmakhcheva as a doctoral student[19].
  • Semyon Okun earned the academic degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences[20].
  • Semyon Okun's family name is recorded as Okun[21].
  • Semyon Okun's given name is recorded as Semyon[22].
  • Semyon Okun's described by source is recorded as Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century[23].
  • Semyon Okun's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[24].
  • Semyon Okun's name in native language is recorded as Семён Бенцианович Окунь[25].

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Origins and Family

Semyon Okun's place of birth was Klintsy[2]. He was born on July 25, 1908[3].

Education

Semyon Okun's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[13]. His doctoral advisor was Arvid Drezen[14]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and university teacher[7]. Semyon Okun's field of work was history of Russia[11]. He was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[12]. Doctoral students include Yury Margolis[18], a historian[26], 1930–1996[27], of Soviet Union[28], specialised in history[29] and Galina Pavlova-Chakhmakhcheva[19], a historian of science[30], 1925–2000[31], of Soviet Union[32], specialised in history of science[33].

Recognition

Semyon Okun received the Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[15].

Death and Burial

Semyon Okun died on February 23, 1972[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Cemetery in Komarovo[8].

FAQs

Where was Semyon Okun born?

Semyon Okun was born in Klintsy[2].

Where did Semyon Okun die?

Semyon Okun passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Semyon Okun do for work?

Semyon Okun worked as historian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Semyon Okun go to school?

Semyon Okun was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[13].

What awards did Semyon Okun receive?

Honors received include Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century. wikidata.org.
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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
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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