Vasily Sokolovsky

Soviet marshal (1897–1968)
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Vasily Sokolovsky

Summary

Vasily Sokolovsky is a human[1]. He was born in Koźliki[2]. He was born on July 9, 1897[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on May 10, 1968[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], author[8], and military leader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (585 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Vasily Sokolovsky was born in Koźliki[2].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky was born on July 9, 1897[3].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky died on May 10, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Kremlin Wall Necropolis[11].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[13].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky's professions included military officer[6].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky worked as a politician[7].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky worked as an author[8].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky worked as a military leader[9].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[15].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky was educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[16].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky received the Hero of the Soviet Union[17].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky received the Order of Lenin[18].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky received the Order of Lenin[19].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky received the Order of Lenin[20].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky received the Order of Lenin[21].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky received the Order of Lenin[22].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky was a member of Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[23].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky is recorded as male[24].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].
  • Vasily Sokolovsky's military branch is recorded as Red Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Koźliki[2], Vasily Sokolovsky… he was born on July 9, 1897[3].

Education

Vasily Sokolovsky was educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], author[8], and military leader[9]. Vasily Sokolovsky held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Hero of the Soviet Union[17], a courage award[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1934[30]; Order of Lenin[18], an order[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1930[33]; Order of the October Revolution[34], an order[35], in Soviet Union[36], founded in 1967[37]; Order of the Red Banner[38], an order[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1918[41]; Order of Suvorov, 1st class[42], a grade of an order[43], in Soviet Union[44]; and Order of Kutuzov, 1st class[45].

Personal Life

Vasily Sokolovsky was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].

Death and Burial

Vasily Sokolovsky died on May 10, 1968[5]. He died in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Kremlin Wall Necropolis[11].

Why It Matters

Vasily Sokolovsky ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (585 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Vasily Sokolovsky born?

Born in Koźliki[2], Vasily Sokolovsky…

Where did Vasily Sokolovsky die?

Vasily Sokolovsky died in Moscow[4].

What did Vasily Sokolovsky do for work?

Vasily Sokolovsky worked as military officer[6], politician[7], author[8], and military leader[9].

Where did Vasily Sokolovsky go to school?

Vasily Sokolovsky was educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[16].

What awards did Vasily Sokolovsky receive?

Honors received include Hero of the Soviet Union[17], Order of Lenin[18], Order of Lenin[19], and Order of Lenin[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [26] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [34] . wikidata.org.
  23. [38] . wikidata.org.
  24. [42] . wikidata.org.
  25. [45] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.
  27. [23] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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