Zinovy Peshkov

French general (1884-1966)
Person human Q205152
Zinovy Peshkov
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Zinovy Peshkov

Summary

Zinovy Peshkov is a human[1]. He was born in Nizhny Novgorod[2]. He was born on October 16, 1884[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 27, 1966[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and French resistance fighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nizhny Novgorod[2], Zinovy Peshkov…
  • Zinovy Peshkov died in Paris[4].
  • Zinovy Peshkov was born on October 16, 1884[3].
  • Zinovy Peshkov died on November 27, 1966[5].
  • Burial took place at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery[10].
  • Zinovy Peshkov held citizenship in France[11].
  • Zinovy Peshkov held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's professions included French resistance fighter[8].
  • Zinovy Peshkov held the position of ambassador of France to Japan[13].
  • Zinovy Peshkov held the position of ambassador of France to China[14].
  • Zinovy Peshkov received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Zinovy Peshkov is recorded as male[16].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's military branch is recorded as infantry[18].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's military branch is recorded as Foreign Legion[19].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's Commons category is recorded as Zinovi Pechkoff[20].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's military, police or special rank is recorded as général de corps d'armée[21].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's archives at is recorded as Diplomatic Archives[22].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[23].
  • Zinovy Peshkov was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Zinovy Peshkov was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's family name is recorded as Peshkov[26].
  • Zinovy Peshkov's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Zinovy Peshkov was born in Nizhny Novgorod[2]. He was born on October 16, 1884[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and French resistance fighter[8]. Positions held include ambassador of France to Japan[13], a position[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1858[30] and ambassador of France to China[14].

Recognition

Zinovy Peshkov received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[15].

Death and Burial

Zinovy Peshkov died on November 27, 1966[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Zinovy Peshkov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Zinovy Peshkov born?

Zinovy Peshkov's place of birth was Nizhny Novgorod[2].

Where did Zinovy Peshkov die?

Zinovy Peshkov passed away in Paris[4].

What did Zinovy Peshkov do for work?

Zinovy Peshkov worked as diplomat[6], military personnel[7], and French resistance fighter[8].

What awards did Zinovy Peshkov receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . diplomatie.gouv.fr. Retrieved . diplomatie.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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