Yakov Kulnev

Russian general
Person human Q130613
Yakov Kulnev
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Summary

Yakov Kulnev was born on August 6, 1763[1], in Vitebsk Governorate[2]. He died on August 1, 1812[3], in Polatsk[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,256 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Latvia[7]
  • Father: Q136787193[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[9]
  • Native language: Russian[10]
  • Educated at: First Cadet Corps[11]
  • Award received: Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[12], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[13], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[14], Gold Sword for Bravery[15], Order of St. George, 3rd class[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Yakov Kulʹnev[18]
  • Military, police or special rank: major general[19]
  • Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[20], Ninth Russo-Turkish War[21], Polish–Swedish War of 1600-1629[22], Finnish War[23], French invasion of Russia[24]
  • Given name: Yakov[25], Jakob[26]
  • Significant event: Finnish War[27], Battle of Oravais[28], Battle of Siikajoki[29]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Yakov Kulʹnev[30]
  • Commons gallery: Yakov Kulnev[31]
  • Work location: Finland[32]
  • Allegiance: Russian Empire[33]
  • Manner of death: death in battle[34]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[35], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[36], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Russian Biographical Dictionary[39], Faces of Moscow[40]
  • Military casualty classification: killed in action[41]
  • Present in work: The Tales of Ensign Stål[42]

Why It Matters

Yakov Kulnev has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Yakov Kulnev born?

Yakov Kulnev was born in Vitebsk Governorate[2].

Where did Yakov Kulnev die?

Yakov Kulnev passed away in Polatsk[4].

Who were Yakov Kulnev's parents?

Yakov Kulnev's father was Q136787193[8].

What did Yakov Kulnev do for work?

Yakov Kulnev worked as a military officer[5].

Where did Yakov Kulnev go to school?

Yakov Kulnev was educated at First Cadet Corps[11].

What awards did Yakov Kulnev receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[12], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[13], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[14], and Gold Sword for Bravery[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . bse.sci-lib.com. bse.sci-lib.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11w ago · Maundwiki · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event → Finnish War, Battle of Oravais, Battle of Siikajoki
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  2. 17w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event → Finnish War, Battle of Oravais, Battle of Siikajoki
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  3. 18w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → Latvia
    Aliases → —
    Sex or gender → male
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Sytin Military Encyclopedia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +3
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