Viktor Samsonov

Russian general
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Viktor Samsonov

Summary

Viktor Samsonov is a human[1]. He was born in Dukhovnitsky District[2]. He was born on +1941-11-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +2024-11-17T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Viktor Samsonov was born in Dukhovnitsky District[2].
  • Viktor Samsonov was born on +1941-11-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Viktor Samsonov died on +2024-11-17T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Viktor Samsonov held citizenship in Soviet Union[7].
  • Viktor Samsonov held citizenship in Russia[8].
  • Viktor Samsonov worked as a military personnel[5].
  • Viktor Samsonov held the position of Chief of the General Staff[9].
  • Viktor Samsonov held the position of Deputy Minister of Defense[10].
  • Viktor Samsonov was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[11].
  • Viktor Samsonov received the Order of the Red Banner[12].
  • Viktor Samsonov received the Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 2nd class[13].
  • Viktor Samsonov received the Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class[14].
  • Viktor Samsonov received the Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[15].
  • Viktor Samsonov received the Medal "For excellent service in the protection of public order"[16].
  • Viktor Samsonov received the Medal "For Battle Merit"[17].
  • Viktor Samsonov's image is recorded as Viktor Samsonov 1.jpg[18].
  • Viktor Samsonov is recorded as male[19].
  • Viktor Samsonov's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Viktor Samsonov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[21].
  • Viktor Samsonov's military branch is recorded as Motorized Rifle Troops[22].
  • Viktor Samsonov's Commons category is recorded as Viktor Samsonov[23].
  • Viktor Samsonov's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel general[24].
  • Viktor Samsonov's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the army[25].
  • Viktor Samsonov's participated in conflict is recorded as Nagorno-Karabakh conflict[26].
  • Viktor Samsonov's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02wvx14[27].

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Origins and Family

Viktor Samsonov's place of birth was Dukhovnitsky District[2]. He was born on +1941-11-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Viktor Samsonov's education included a stint at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[11].

Career and Affiliations

Viktor Samsonov's professions included military personnel[5]. Positions held include Chief of the General Staff[9], a position[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1992[30] and Deputy Minister of Defense[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Banner[12], an order[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1918[33]; Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 2nd class[13], a grade of an order[34], in Soviet Union[35]; Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class[14], a grade of an order[36], in Soviet Union[37]; Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[15], a Soviet state award[38], in Soviet Union[39], founded in 1950[40]; Medal "For excellent service in the protection of public order"[16], a Soviet state award[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1950[43]; and Medal "For Battle Merit"[17], a courage award[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1938[46].

Personal Life

Viktor Samsonov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[21].

Death and Burial

Viktor Samsonov died on +2024-11-17T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Viktor Samsonov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Viktor Samsonov born?

Viktor Samsonov was born in Dukhovnitsky District[2].

What did Viktor Samsonov do for work?

Viktor Samsonov worked as military personnel[5].

Where did Viktor Samsonov go to school?

Viktor Samsonov was educated at Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia[11].

What awards did Viktor Samsonov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner[12], Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 2nd class[13], Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class[14], and Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[15].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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