Vasily Radlov

German-born Russian turkologist and ethnographer (1837-1918)
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Vasily Radlov
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Vasily Radlov (January 5, 1837 – May 12, 1918) was born in Berlin[1][2][3][4][5] and died in Saint Petersburg[6][1][5][7][8][9][2][3][4]. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Prussia, Russian Empire, and Russian Republic. Radlov was an explorer, anthropologist, linguist, and ethnographer, educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

He worked at the Kunstkamera[10] and specialized in Turkology, folkloristics, and archaeology. Throughout his career, Radlov served as a museum director.

Vasily Radlov

Summary

Vasily Radlov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on January 5, 1837[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on May 12, 1918[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], anthropologist[7], linguist[8], and ethnographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Vasily Radlov's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Vasily Radlov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Vasily Radlov was born on January 5, 1837[3].
  • Vasily Radlov was born on January 17, 1837[11].
  • Vasily Radlov died on May 12, 1918[5].
  • Burial took place at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[12].
  • Vasily Radlov held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Vasily Radlov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Vasily Radlov held citizenship in Russian Republic[15].
  • Vasily Radlov held citizenship in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[16].
  • Vasily Radlov's professions included explorer[6].
  • Vasily Radlov worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Vasily Radlov's professions included linguist[8].
  • Vasily Radlov's professions included ethnographer[9].
  • Vasily Radlov's field of work was Turkology[17].
  • Vasily Radlov's field of work was folkloristics[18].
  • Vasily Radlov's field of work was archaeology[19].
  • Vasily Radlov held the position of museum director[20].
  • Vasily Radlov was employed by Kunstkamera[21].
  • Vasily Radlov's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].
  • Vasily Radlov's doctoral advisor was Wilhelm Schott[23].
  • A notable student of Vasily Radlov was Nikolai Katanov[24].
  • A notable student of Vasily Radlov was Platon Melioransky[25].
  • A notable student of Vasily Radlov was Sergei Shirokogorov[26].
  • Vasily Radlov received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27].

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Origins and Family

Vasily Radlov was born in Berlin[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 5, 1837[3] and January 17, 1837[11].

Education

Vasily Radlov's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22]. His doctoral advisor was Wilhelm Schott[23]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], anthropologist[7], linguist[8], and ethnographer[9]. Fields of work include Turkology[17], an academic discipline[29]; folkloristics[18], a branch of anthropology[30]; and archaeology[19], an academic discipline[31]. Among Vasily Radlov's employers was Kunstkamera[21]. He held the position of museum director[20]. Notable students include Nikolai Katanov[24], a linguist[32], 1862–1922[33], of Russian Empire[34], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[35], specialised in philology[36]; Platon Melioransky[25], an orientalist[37], 1868–1906[38], of Russian Empire[39], specialised in Turkology[40]; and Sergei Shirokogorov[26], an anthropologist[41], 1887–1939[42], of Russian Empire[43], specialised in ethnography[44]. Doctoral students include Sergei Shirokogorov[45], an anthropologist[46], 1887–1939[47], of Russian Empire[48], specialised in ethnography[49]; Nikolai Katanov[50], a linguist[51], 1862–1922[52], of Russian Empire[53], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[54], specialised in philology[55]; Platon Melioransky[56], an orientalist[57], 1868–1906[58], of Russian Empire[59], specialised in Turkology[60]; and Bernhard Petri[61], an ethnologist[62], 1884–1937[63], of Russian Empire[64], specialised in ethnography[65].

Recognition

Vasily Radlov received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27].

Death and Burial

Vasily Radlov died on May 12, 1918[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Vasily Radlov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

He is credited with the discovery of Berel kurgan[68], a burial mound[69], in Kazakhstan[70].

His notable doctoral advisees include Nikolai Katanov[71], a linguist[72], 1862–1922[73], of Russian Empire[74], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[75], specialised in philology[76]; Sergei Shirokogorov[77], an anthropologist[78], 1887–1939[79], of Russian Empire[80], specialised in ethnography[81]; Bernhard Petri[82], an ethnologist[83], 1884–1937[84], of Russian Empire[85], specialised in ethnography[86]; and Platon Melioransky[87], an orientalist[88], 1868–1906[89], of Russian Empire[90], specialised in Turkology[91].

FAQs

Where was Vasily Radlov born?

Vasily Radlov was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Vasily Radlov die?

Vasily Radlov died in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Vasily Radlov do for work?

Vasily Radlov worked as explorer[6], anthropologist[7], linguist[8], and ethnographer[9].

Where did Vasily Radlov go to school?

Vasily Radlov was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].

What awards did Vasily Radlov receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27].

What did Vasily Radlov discover?

Vasily Radlov is credited as discoverer of Berel kurgan[68].

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