Yakov Gakkel

Russian oceanographer (1901–1965)
Person human Q1679625
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Yakov Gakkel

Summary

Yakov Gakkel is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on +1901-07-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on +1965-12-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], university teacher[7], and oceanographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Yakov Gakkel was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Yakov Gakkel passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Yakov Gakkel was born on +1901-07-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Yakov Gakkel died on +1965-12-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Yakov Gakkel is buried at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[10].
  • Yakov Gakkel's father was Yakov Gakkel[11].
  • Yakov Gakkel's mother was Olga Uspenskaya[12].
  • Yakov Gakkel held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Yakov Gakkel held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Yakov Gakkel worked as an explorer[6].
  • Yakov Gakkel worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Yakov Gakkel's professions included oceanographer[8].
  • Yakov Gakkel was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[15].
  • Yakov Gakkel received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[16].
  • Yakov Gakkel received the Order of the Badge of Honour[17].
  • Yakov Gakkel received the Q4377177[18].
  • Yakov Gakkel received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19].
  • Yakov Gakkel received the Order of the Red Star[20].
  • Yakov Gakkel received the Order of the Red Star[21].
  • Yakov Gakkel is recorded as male[22].
  • Yakov Gakkel's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Yakov Gakkel's ISNI is recorded as 0000000058496281[24].
  • Yakov Gakkel's ISNI is recorded as 0000000417006695[25].
  • Yakov Gakkel's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 303513502[26].
  • Yakov Gakkel's GND ID is recorded as 1193347491[27].

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Origins and Family

Yakov Gakkel's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on +1901-07-18T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Olga Uspenskaya[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], university teacher[7], and oceanographer[8]. Among Yakov Gakkel's employers was Saint Petersburg State University[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[16], a socialist order of merit[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1928[30]; Order of the Badge of Honour[17], a socialist order of merit[31], in Soviet Union[32], founded in 1935[33]; Q4377177[18]; and Order of the Red Star[20], a socialist order of merit[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1930[36].

Death and Burial

Yakov Gakkel died on +1965-12-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Yakov Gakkel include Gakkel Ridge[37], a mountain range[38].

Why It Matters

Yakov Gakkel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Gakkel Ridge[37], a mountain range[38].

FAQs

Where was Yakov Gakkel born?

Yakov Gakkel's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Yakov Gakkel die?

Yakov Gakkel died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Yakov Gakkel's parents?

Yakov Gakkel's father was Yakov Gakkel[11]. Yakov Gakkel's mother was Olga Uspenskaya[12].

What did Yakov Gakkel do for work?

Yakov Gakkel worked as explorer[6], university teacher[7], and oceanographer[8].

What awards did Yakov Gakkel receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[16], Order of the Badge of Honour[17], Q4377177[18], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19].

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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