Vladimir Bukovsky
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Summary
Vladimir Bukovsky was born on December 30, 1942[1], in Belebey[2]. He died on October 27, 2019[3], in Addenbrooke's Hospital[4]. He worked as a writer[5], human rights defender[6], politician[7], dissident[8], and neurophysiologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,949 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Highgate Cemetery[11]
- Father: Konstantin Bukovsky[12]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13], Russia[14], United Kingdom[15]
- Native language: Russian[16]
- Occupation: civil rights advocate[17], author[18], opinion journalist[19]
- Field of work: writer[20], university teacher[21], neurophysiology[22], activism[23], human rights[24]
- Educated at: Medvednevskaya gymnasium[25], MSU Faculty of Biology[26], King's College[27], Stanford University[28]
- Award received: Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom[29], Badge of honor «For services to the Crimean Tatar people»[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Member of political party: Solidarnost[32]
- Commons category: Vladimir Bukovsky[33]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[34]
- Academic degree: master's degree[35]
- Family name: Bukowski[36]
- Given name: Vladimir[37]
- Significant event: prisoner of conscience[38]
- Official website: https://www.vladimirbukovsky.com[39]
- Manner of death: natural causes[40]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[41], Russian writers. The Modern Era[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[43], English[44]
- Birth name: Владимир Константинович Буковский[45]
- Name in native language: Владимир Константинович Буковский[46], Владимир Буковский[47]
- Different from: Q4113030[48]
Why It Matters
Vladimir Bukovsky has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Marie Holzman[51], a professor[52], b. 1952[53], of France[54], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[55], specialised in history of China[56].
FAQs
Where was Vladimir Bukovsky born?
Vladimir Bukovsky was born in Belebey[2].
Where did Vladimir Bukovsky die?
Vladimir Bukovsky died in Addenbrooke's Hospital[4].
Who were Vladimir Bukovsky's parents?
Vladimir Bukovsky's father was Konstantin Bukovsky[12].
What did Vladimir Bukovsky do for work?
Vladimir Bukovsky worked as a writer[5], human rights defender[6], politician[7], dissident[8], and neurophysiologist[9].
Where did Vladimir Bukovsky go to school?
Vladimir Bukovsky was educated at Medvednevskaya gymnasium[25], MSU Faculty of Biology[26], King's College[27], and Stanford University[28].
What awards did Vladimir Bukovsky receive?
Honors received include Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom[29] and Badge of honor «For services to the Crimean Tatar people»[30].
Who did Vladimir Bukovsky influence?
Vladimir Bukovsky has been cited as an influence by Marie Holzman[51].