Vsevolod Merkulov

Soviet politician and intelligence officer, head of NKGB (1895-1953)
Person human Q1111707
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Vsevolod Merkulov

Summary

Vsevolod Merkulov is a human[1]. Born in Zagatala[2], he… he was born on October 25, 1895[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on December 23, 1953[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and torturer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (546 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Vsevolod Merkulov's place of birth was Zagatala[2].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov died in Moscow[4].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov was born on October 25, 1895[3].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov was born on 1895[11].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov died on December 23, 1953[5].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov is buried at Donskoe cemetery[12].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov's professions included politician[6].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov worked as a writer[7].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov worked as a playwright[8].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov worked as a torturer[9].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov held the position of minister for State Security[15].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[16].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[17].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov held the position of Q134347803[18].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[19].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov received the Order of the Red Banner[20].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov received the Order of Lenin[21].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov received the Order of Kutuzov, 1st class[22].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov received the Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[23].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov received the Jubilee Medal "XX Years of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army"[24].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov received the Medal "For the Victory over Japan"[25].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov was a member of Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[26].
  • Vsevolod Merkulov is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zagatala[2], Vsevolod Merkulov… Recorded date of birth include October 25, 1895[3] and 1895[11].

Education

Vsevolod Merkulov's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and torturer[9]. Positions held include minister for State Security[15]; deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[16], a historical position[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1937[30]; and Q134347803[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Banner[20], an order[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1918[33]; Order of Lenin[21], an order[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1930[36]; Order of Kutuzov, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[37], in Soviet Union[38]; Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[23], a jubilee medal[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1947[41]; Jubilee Medal "XX Years of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army"[24], a jubilee medal[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1938[44]; and Medal "For the Victory over Japan"[25], a campaign medal[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1945[47].

Personal Life

Vsevolod Merkulov was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[48].

Death and Burial

Vsevolod Merkulov died on December 23, 1953[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Donskoe cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Vsevolod Merkulov ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (546 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Vsevolod Merkulov born?

Born in Zagatala[2], Vsevolod Merkulov…

Where did Vsevolod Merkulov die?

Vsevolod Merkulov died in Moscow[4].

What did Vsevolod Merkulov do for work?

Vsevolod Merkulov worked as politician[6], writer[7], playwright[8], and torturer[9].

Where did Vsevolod Merkulov go to school?

Vsevolod Merkulov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[19].

What awards did Vsevolod Merkulov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner[20], Order of Lenin[21], Order of Kutuzov, 1st class[22], and Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[23].

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  25. [11] . Who led the NKVD. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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