Valerian Agafonov

Russian geologist, soil scientist and journalist (1863-1955)
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Valerian Agafonov

Summary

Valerian Agafonov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lesnoi (Saint Petersburg, Russia)[2]. He was born on July 19, 1863[3]. He died in Nice[4]. He died on January 27, 1955[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], writer[7], soil scientist[8], pedologist[9], and revolutionary[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Lesnoi (Saint Petersburg, Russia)[2], Valerian Agafonov…
  • Valerian Agafonov died in Nice[4].
  • Valerian Agafonov was born on July 19, 1863[3].
  • Valerian Agafonov was born on July 31, 1863[11].
  • Valerian Agafonov died on January 27, 1955[5].
  • Valerian Agafonov died on January 28, 1955[12].
  • Burial took place at Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice[13].
  • Valerian Agafonov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Valerian Agafonov held citizenship in Russian Republic[15].
  • Valerian Agafonov held citizenship in South Russia[16].
  • Valerian Agafonov held citizenship in France[17].
  • Russian was Valerian Agafonov's native language[18].
  • Valerian Agafonov worked as a geologist[6].
  • Valerian Agafonov worked as a writer[7].
  • Valerian Agafonov's professions included soil scientist[8].
  • Valerian Agafonov worked as a pedologist[9].
  • Valerian Agafonov's professions included revolutionary[10].
  • Valerian Agafonov's field of work was geology[19].
  • Valerian Agafonov's field of work was soil science[20].
  • Valerian Agafonov's field of work was geography[21].
  • Valerian Agafonov's field of work was pedology[22].
  • Valerian Agafonov's field of work was political activity[23].
  • Among Valerian Agafonov's employers was Saint Petersburg State University[24].
  • Among Valerian Agafonov's employers was Tavrida National V.I. Vernadsky University[25].
  • Valerian Agafonov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[26].

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Origins and Family

Valerian Agafonov was born in Lesnoi (Saint Petersburg, Russia)[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 19, 1863[3] and July 31, 1863[11]. Russian was his native language[18].

Education

Valerian Agafonov's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[26]. His doctoral advisor was Vasili Dokuchayev[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], writer[7], soil scientist[8], pedologist[9], and revolutionary[10]. Fields of work include geology[19], a branch of science[28]; soil science[20], an academic discipline[29]; geography[21], an academic discipline[30]; pedology[22], an academic discipline[31]; and political activity[23]. Employers include Saint Petersburg State University[24], a public university[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1724[34], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[35] and Tavrida National V.I. Vernadsky University[25], a university[36], in Russian State[37], founded in 1918[38].

Recognition

Valerian Agafonov received the Legion of Honour[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 27, 1955[5] and January 28, 1955[12]. Valerian Agafonov passed away in Nice[4]. He is buried at Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice[13].

FAQs

Where was Valerian Agafonov born?

Valerian Agafonov's place of birth was Lesnoi (Saint Petersburg, Russia)[2].

Where did Valerian Agafonov die?

Valerian Agafonov passed away in Nice[4].

What did Valerian Agafonov do for work?

Valerian Agafonov worked as geologist[6], writer[7], soil scientist[8], pedologist[9], and revolutionary[10].

Where did Valerian Agafonov go to school?

Valerian Agafonov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[26].

What awards did Valerian Agafonov receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[39].

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  8. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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