Valentin Zhukovsky
Russian scientist (1858–1918)
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Summary
Valentin Zhukovsky was born on April 24, 1858[1], in Voronezh[2]. He died on January 4, 1918[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a scientist[5], orientalist[6], and arabist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1858[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1918[10]
- Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12], Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[13]
- Employer: Institute of Oriental Languages of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs[14]
- Educated at: Eastern Faculty of Imperial St. Petersburg University[15]
- Student: Richard Vasmer[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences[18]
- Family name: Zhukovsky[19]
- Given name: Valentin[20]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[23]
Why It Matters
Valentin Zhukovsky is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Valentin Zhukovsky born?
Valentin Zhukovsky was born in Voronezh[2].
Where did Valentin Zhukovsky die?
Valentin Zhukovsky died in Saint Petersburg[4].
What did Valentin Zhukovsky do for work?
Valentin Zhukovsky worked as a scientist[5], orientalist[6], and arabist[7].
Where did Valentin Zhukovsky go to school?
Valentin Zhukovsky was educated at Eastern Faculty of Imperial St. Petersburg University[15].