Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets
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Summary
Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets was born on November 7, 1803[1], in Tomsk Governorate[2]. He died on May 31, 1870[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a mining engineer[5], engineer[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (230 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Volkovo Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[11]
- Employer: Saint Petersburg Mining University[12]
- Educated at: Mining Cadet Corps[13]
- Award received: Order of the White Eagle[14], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[15], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[16], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[19]
- Given name: Vasily[20]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[21]
- Described by source: Russian Biographical Dictionary[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets include samarskite-(Y)[23], a mineral species[24].
Why It Matters
Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Entities named for him include samarskite-(Y)[23], a mineral species[24].
FAQs
Where was Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets born?
Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets's place of birth was Tomsk Governorate[2].
Where did Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets die?
Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets died in Saint Petersburg[4].
What did Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets do for work?
Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets worked as a mining engineer[5], engineer[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8].
Where did Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets go to school?
Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets was educated at Mining Cadet Corps[13].
What awards did Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[14], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[15], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[16], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17].