Vasily Gurko

Russian general (1864–1937)
Person human Q1969058
Vasily Gurko
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Vasily Gurko

Summary

Vasily Gurko is a human[1]. Born in Pushkin[2], he… he was born on May 8, 1864[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on February 11, 1937[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], writer[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Vasily Gurko's place of birth was Pushkin[2].
  • Vasily Gurko passed away in Rome[4].
  • Vasily Gurko was born on May 8, 1864[3].
  • Vasily Gurko died on February 11, 1937[5].
  • Vasily Gurko is buried at Protestant Cemetery, Rome[10].
  • Vasily Gurko's father was Iosif Vladimirovich Gurko[11].
  • Vasily Gurko's mother was Maria Gurko[12].
  • Vasily Gurko held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Vasily Gurko worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Vasily Gurko's professions included writer[7].
  • Vasily Gurko's professions included military officer[8].
  • Vasily Gurko's education included a stint at Richelieu Lyceum[14].
  • Vasily Gurko was educated at Page Corps[15].
  • Vasily Gurko was educated at General Staff Academy[16].
  • Vasily Gurko received the Order of St. Anna 2nd class with swords[17].
  • Vasily Gurko received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[18].
  • Vasily Gurko received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[19].
  • Vasily Gurko received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with swords[20].
  • Vasily Gurko received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[21].
  • Vasily Gurko received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22].
  • Vasily Gurko is recorded as male[23].
  • Vasily Gurko's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Vasily Gurko's family is recorded as famille Gourko[25].
  • Vasily Gurko's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Army[26].
  • Vasily Gurko's Commons category is recorded as Vasily Iosifovich Gurko[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Pushkin[2], Vasily Gurko… he was born on May 8, 1864[3]. His father was Iosif Vladimirovich Gurko[11]. His mother was Maria Gurko[12].

Education

Educated at Richelieu Lyceum[14], an academic institution[28], in Ukraine[29], founded in 1817[30]; Page Corps[15], a military school[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1759[33]; and General Staff Academy[16], a military academy[34], in Russian Empire[35], founded in 1832[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], writer[7], and military officer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Anna 2nd class with swords[17], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[18], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[19], a grade of an order[41], in Russian Empire[42]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with swords[20], a grade of an order[43], in Russian Empire[44]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[21], a grade of an order[45], in Russian Empire[46]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22], a grade of an order[47], in Russian Empire[48].

Death and Burial

Vasily Gurko died on February 11, 1937[5]. He died in Rome[4]. He is buried at Protestant Cemetery, Rome[10].

Why It Matters

Vasily Gurko ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Vasily Gurko born?

Vasily Gurko was born in Pushkin[2].

Where did Vasily Gurko die?

Vasily Gurko died in Rome[4].

Who were Vasily Gurko's parents?

Vasily Gurko's father was Iosif Vladimirovich Gurko[11]. Vasily Gurko's mother was Maria Gurko[12].

What did Vasily Gurko do for work?

Vasily Gurko worked as military personnel[6], writer[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Vasily Gurko go to school?

Vasily Gurko was educated at Richelieu Lyceum[14], Page Corps[15], and General Staff Academy[16].

What awards did Vasily Gurko receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Anna 2nd class with swords[17], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[18], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[19], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with swords[20].

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  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, writer, military officer
    Military, police or special rank General of the Cavalry
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    Place of birth Pushkin
    Citizenship
    Educated at Richelieu Lyceum, Page Corps, General Staff Academy
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