Serge Obolensky

(1890-1978) Russian prince and businessman
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Serge Obolensky

Summary

Serge Obolensky is a human[1]. He was born in Pushkin[2]. He was born on October 9, 1890[3]. He died in Grosse Pointe Farms[4]. He died on September 29, 1978[5]. He worked as a paratrooper[6], military officer[7], entrepreneur[8], and opinion journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (382 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pushkin[2], Serge Obolensky…
  • Serge Obolensky passed away in Grosse Pointe Farms[4].
  • Serge Obolensky was born on October 9, 1890[3].
  • Serge Obolensky was born on September 20, 1890[11].
  • Serge Obolensky died on September 29, 1978[5].
  • Serge Obolensky is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery[12].
  • Serge Obolensky's father was Platon Obolensky[13].
  • Serge Obolensky's mother was Mariya Naryshkina[14].
  • Serge Obolensky was married to Catherine Alexandrovna Yurievskaya[15].
  • Serge Obolensky was married to Ava Alice Muriel Astor[16].
  • Serge Obolensky was married to Marilyn Fraser Wall[17].
  • A child of Serge Obolensky was Ivan Sergeyevich Obolensky[18].
  • A child of Serge Obolensky was Sylvia Guirey[19].
  • Serge Obolensky held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
  • Serge Obolensky held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Serge Obolensky worked as a paratrooper[6].
  • Serge Obolensky's professions included military officer[7].
  • Serge Obolensky worked as an entrepreneur[8].
  • Serge Obolensky's professions included opinion journalist[9].
  • Serge Obolensky's field of work was entrepreneurship[22].
  • Serge Obolensky's field of work was opinion journalism[23].
  • Serge Obolensky's field of work was military affairs[24].
  • Serge Obolensky was educated at University of Oxford[25].
  • Serge Obolensky received the Cross of St. George 2nd class[26].
  • Serge Obolensky is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Serge Obolensky was born in Pushkin[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 9, 1890[3] and September 20, 1890[11]. His father was Platon Obolensky[13]. His mother was Mariya Naryshkina[14].

Education

Serge Obolensky's education included a stint at University of Oxford[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paratrooper[6], military officer[7], entrepreneur[8], and opinion journalist[9]. Fields of work include entrepreneurship[22], an academic major[28]; opinion journalism[23], a journalism genre[29]; and military affairs[24], a concept[30].

Recognition

Serge Obolensky received the Cross of St. George 2nd class[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine Alexandrovna Yurievskaya[15], a singer[31], 1878–1959[32], of Russian Empire[33]; Ava Alice Muriel Astor[16], a socialite[34], 1902–1956[35], of United States[36]; and Marilyn Fraser Wall[17], 1929–2007[37]. Children include Ivan Sergeyevich Obolensky[18], a financial analyst[38], 1925–2019[39], of United States[40] and Sylvia Guirey[19], a painter[41], 1931–1997[42], of United States[43].

Death and Burial

Serge Obolensky died on September 29, 1978[5]. He died in Grosse Pointe Farms[4]. Burial took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Serge Obolensky ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (382 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Serge Obolensky born?

Serge Obolensky's place of birth was Pushkin[2].

Where did Serge Obolensky die?

Serge Obolensky died in Grosse Pointe Farms[4].

Who were Serge Obolensky's parents?

Serge Obolensky's father was Platon Obolensky[13]. Serge Obolensky's mother was Mariya Naryshkina[14].

Who was Serge Obolensky married to?

Serge Obolensky's spouses include Catherine Alexandrovna Yurievskaya[15], Ava Alice Muriel Astor[16], and Marilyn Fraser Wall[17].

What did Serge Obolensky do for work?

Serge Obolensky worked as paratrooper[6], military officer[7], entrepreneur[8], and opinion journalist[9].

Where did Serge Obolensky go to school?

Serge Obolensky was educated at University of Oxford[25].

What awards did Serge Obolensky receive?

Honors received include Cross of St. George 2nd class[26].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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