Yevgeny Popov

Soviet scientist in automated control, major general, winner of the USSR State Prize winner (three times)
Person human Q18920693
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Summary

Yevgeny Popov was born on February 1, 1914[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on November 3, 1999[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a scientist[5] and military officer[6]. He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Kuntsevo Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[9]
  • Employer: Mozhaysky Air Force Academy[10], Bauman Moscow State Technical University[11]
  • Educated at: Bauman Moscow State Technical University[12]
  • Award received: Order of the October Revolution[13], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[14], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[15], Order of the Red Star[16], Stalin Prize[17], USSR State Prize[18]
  • Member of: Russian Academy of Sciences[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Doctoral student: Anatoly Polovko[21]
  • Military branch: Soviet Army[22]
  • Military, police or special rank: major general[23]
  • Academic degree: Doctor in Engineering[24], Candidate of Technical Sciences[25]
  • Family name: Popov[26]
  • Given name: Yevgeny[27]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[28], Faces of Moscow[29], Q136769755[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[31]
  • Name in native language: Евгений Павлович Попов[32]
  • Military unit: Mozhaysky Air Force Academy[33]

FAQs

Where was Yevgeny Popov born?

Yevgeny Popov was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Yevgeny Popov die?

Yevgeny Popov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Yevgeny Popov do for work?

Yevgeny Popov worked as a scientist[5] and military officer[6].

Where did Yevgeny Popov go to school?

Yevgeny Popov was educated at Bauman Moscow State Technical University[12].

What awards did Yevgeny Popov receive?

Honors received include Order of the October Revolution[13], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[14], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[15], and Order of the Red Star[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q136769755. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . Q136769755. wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . Q136769755. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Q136769755. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Q136769755. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Q136769755. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . Q136769755. pamyat-naroda.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . Q136698183. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Q136769755. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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