Vasily Chichagov

Russian admiral (1726–1809)
Person human Q968971
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Vasily Chichagov

Summary

Vasily Chichagov is a human[1]. Born in Russian Empire[2], he… he was born on March 11, 1726[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on April 16, 1809[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Russian Empire[2], Vasily Chichagov…
  • Vasily Chichagov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Vasily Chichagov was born on March 11, 1726[3].
  • Vasily Chichagov died on April 16, 1809[5].
  • Burial took place at Lazarev Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Vasily Chichagov was Pavel Chichagov[10].
  • Vasily Chichagov held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Vasily Chichagov worked as an explorer[6].
  • Vasily Chichagov worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Vasily Chichagov's education included a stint at St. Petersburg Naval Institute[12].
  • Vasily Chichagov received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[13].
  • Vasily Chichagov received the Order of St. Andrew[14].
  • Vasily Chichagov received the Order of St. George, 4th class[15].
  • Vasily Chichagov is recorded as male[16].
  • Vasily Chichagov's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Vasily Chichagov's family is recorded as Q4516754[18].
  • Vasily Chichagov's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Navy[19].
  • Vasily Chichagov's Commons category is recorded as Vasily Chichagov[20].
  • Vasily Chichagov's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[21].
  • Vasily Chichagov was part of the conflict Sixth Russo-Turkish War[22].
  • Vasily Chichagov was part of the conflict Action of 20 June 1774[23].
  • Vasily Chichagov was part of the conflict Battle of Öland[24].
  • Vasily Chichagov was part of the conflict Battle of Reval[25].
  • Vasily Chichagov was part of the conflict Battle of Vyborg Bay[26].
  • Vasily Chichagov's family name is recorded as Chichagov[27].

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Origins and Family

Vasily Chichagov was born in Russian Empire[2]. He was born on March 11, 1726[3].

Education

Vasily Chichagov was educated at St. Petersburg Naval Institute[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[13], an order[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1725[30]; Order of St. Andrew[14], an order[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1698[33]; and Order of St. George, 4th class[15], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35].

Personal Life

A child of Vasily Chichagov was Pavel Chichagov[10].

Death and Burial

Vasily Chichagov died on April 16, 1809[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Lazarev Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Vasily Chichagov include Chichagof Island[36], an island[37], in United States[38].

Why It Matters

Vasily Chichagov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Chichagof Island[36], an island[37], in United States[38].

FAQs

Where was Vasily Chichagov born?

Born in Russian Empire[2], Vasily Chichagov…

Where did Vasily Chichagov die?

Vasily Chichagov died in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Vasily Chichagov do for work?

Vasily Chichagov worked as explorer[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Vasily Chichagov go to school?

Vasily Chichagov was educated at St. Petersburg Naval Institute[12].

What awards did Vasily Chichagov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[13], Order of St. Andrew[14], and Order of St. George, 4th class[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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