Yakov Edelschtein

Russian geologist and geographer (1869-1952)
Person human Q4529851
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Yakov Edelschtein

Summary

Yakov Edelschtein is a human[1]. Born in Balakliia[2], he… he was born on August 15, 1869[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 21, 1952[5]. He worked as a geographer[6] and geologist[7]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Yakov Edelschtein's place of birth was Balakliia[2].
  • Yakov Edelschtein died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Yakov Edelschtein was born on August 15, 1869[3].
  • Yakov Edelschtein died on January 21, 1952[5].
  • Yakov Edelschtein held citizenship in Russian Empire[9].
  • Yakov Edelschtein held citizenship in Russian Republic[10].
  • Yakov Edelschtein held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[11].
  • Yakov Edelschtein held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Yakov Edelschtein worked as a geographer[6].
  • Yakov Edelschtein worked as a geologist[7].
  • Yakov Edelschtein was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[13].
  • Yakov Edelschtein's education included a stint at National University of Kharkiv[14].
  • Yakov Edelschtein's doctoral advisor was Andrey Krasnov[15].
  • Yakov Edelschtein received the Order of Lenin[16].
  • Yakov Edelschtein received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17].
  • Yakov Edelschtein received the Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[18].
  • Yakov Edelschtein is recorded as male[19].
  • Yakov Edelschtein's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Yakov Edelschtein's Commons category is recorded as Jacob Edelstein[21].
  • Yakov Edelschtein's family name is recorded as Edelstein[22].
  • Yakov Edelschtein's given name is recorded as Yakov[23].
  • Yakov Edelschtein's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[24].
  • Yakov Edelschtein's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[25].

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Origins and Family

Yakov Edelschtein was born in Balakliia[2]. He was born on August 15, 1869[3].

Education

Yakov Edelschtein's education included a stint at National University of Kharkiv[14]. His doctoral advisor was Andrey Krasnov[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6] and geologist[7]. Among Yakov Edelschtein's employers was Saint Petersburg State University[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Lenin[16], an order[26], in Soviet Union[27], founded in 1930[28]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17], a socialist order of merit[29], in Soviet Union[30], founded in 1928[31]; and Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[18], an official honorary title of RSFSR[32], in Soviet Union[33], founded in 1931[34].

Death and Burial

Yakov Edelschtein died on January 21, 1952[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Yakov Edelschtein is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Yakov Edelschtein born?

Yakov Edelschtein was born in Balakliia[2].

Where did Yakov Edelschtein die?

Yakov Edelschtein passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Yakov Edelschtein do for work?

Yakov Edelschtein worked as geographer[6] and geologist[7].

Where did Yakov Edelschtein go to school?

Yakov Edelschtein was educated at National University of Kharkiv[14].

What awards did Yakov Edelschtein receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[16], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[17], and Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[18].

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  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Q137732450. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Q137732450. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Q105727930. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Q105727930. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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