Viktor Leonov

Soviet sailor (1916-2003)
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Viktor Leonov
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Viktor Leonov

Summary

Viktor Leonov is a human[1]. Born in Zaraysk[2], he… he was born on +1916-11-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on +2003-10-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a sailor[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Viktor Leonov's place of birth was Zaraysk[2].
  • Viktor Leonov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Viktor Leonov was born on +1916-11-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Viktor Leonov died on +2003-10-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Leonovskoye Cemetery[9].
  • Viktor Leonov held citizenship in Russia[10].
  • Viktor Leonov held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Viktor Leonov worked as a sailor[6].
  • Viktor Leonov worked as a writer[7].
  • Viktor Leonov was educated at Azerbaijan Higher Military Naval School[12].
  • Viktor Leonov received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[13].
  • Viktor Leonov received the Order of the Red Banner[14].
  • Viktor Leonov received the Order of Lenin[15].
  • Viktor Leonov received the Order of the Red Star[16].
  • Viktor Leonov received the Hero of the Soviet Union[17].
  • Viktor Leonov received the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[18].
  • Viktor Leonov's image is recorded as Виктор Николаевич Леонов.jpg[19].
  • Viktor Leonov is recorded as male[20].
  • Viktor Leonov's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Viktor Leonov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[22].
  • Viktor Leonov's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081474881[23].
  • Viktor Leonov's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 67257549[24].
  • Viktor Leonov's GND ID is recorded as 11857180X[25].
  • Viktor Leonov's military branch is recorded as Soviet Navy[26].
  • Viktor Leonov's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n85153116[27].

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Origins and Family

Viktor Leonov's place of birth was Zaraysk[2]. He was born on +1916-11-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Viktor Leonov's education included a stint at Azerbaijan Higher Military Naval School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sailor[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[13], a campaign medal[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1945[30]; Order of the Red Banner[14], an order[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1918[33]; Order of Lenin[15], an order[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1930[36]; Order of the Red Star[16], a socialist order of merit[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1930[39]; Hero of the Soviet Union[17], a courage award[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1934[42]; and Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[18], a grade of an order[43], in Soviet Union[44].

Personal Life

Viktor Leonov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[22].

Death and Burial

Viktor Leonov died on +2003-10-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Leonovskoye Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Viktor Leonov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Viktor Leonov born?

Born in Zaraysk[2], Viktor Leonov…

Where did Viktor Leonov die?

Viktor Leonov died in Moscow[4].

What did Viktor Leonov do for work?

Viktor Leonov worked as sailor[6] and writer[7].

Where did Viktor Leonov go to school?

Viktor Leonov was educated at Azerbaijan Higher Military Naval School[12].

What awards did Viktor Leonov receive?

Honors received include Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[13], Order of the Red Banner[14], Order of Lenin[15], and Order of the Red Star[16].

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  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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