David Dushman

Soviet liberator of Auschwitz (1923–2021)
Person human Q107124838
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David Dushman

Summary

David Dushman is a human[1]. He was born in Gdańsk[2]. He was born on April 1, 1923[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on June 4, 2021[5]. He worked as a fencer[6], military personnel[7], and fencing coach[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Dushman's place of birth was Gdańsk[2].
  • David Dushman passed away in Munich[4].
  • David Dushman was born on April 1, 1923[3].
  • David Dushman was born on 1923[10].
  • David Dushman died on June 4, 2021[5].
  • David Dushman held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • David Dushman held citizenship in Russia[12].
  • David Dushman held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • David Dushman's professions included fencer[6].
  • David Dushman's professions included military personnel[7].
  • David Dushman worked as a fencing coach[8].
  • David Dushman received the Order of Alexander Nevsky[14].
  • David Dushman received the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[15].
  • David Dushman received the Merited Coach of the USSR[16].
  • David Dushman received the Order of the Patriotic War[17].
  • David Dushman received the Order of the Red Star[18].
  • David Dushman received the Order of Glory Third Class[19].
  • David Dushman is recorded as male[20].
  • David Dushman's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • David Dushman's Commons category is recorded as David Dushman[22].
  • David Dushman was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • David Dushman's sport is recorded as fencing[24].
  • David Dushman's family name is recorded as Dushman[25].
  • David Dushman's given name is recorded as David[26].
  • David Dushman's described by source is recorded as David Dushman, Soviet Soldier Who Helped Liberate Auschwitz, Dies at 98[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gdańsk[2], David Dushman… Recorded date of birth include April 1, 1923[3] and 1923[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fencer[6], military personnel[7], and fencing coach[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Alexander Nevsky[14], an order[28], in Russia[29], founded in 2010[30]; Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[15], a class of award[31], in Russia[32]; Merited Coach of the USSR[16], an honorary sporting title[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1956[35]; Order of the Patriotic War[17], an order[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1942[38]; Order of the Red Star[18], a socialist order of merit[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1930[41]; and Order of Glory Third Class[19], a grade of an order[42], in Soviet Union[43].

Death and Burial

David Dushman died on June 4, 2021[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

David Dushman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was David Dushman born?

Born in Gdańsk[2], David Dushman…

Where did David Dushman die?

David Dushman passed away in Munich[4].

What did David Dushman do for work?

David Dushman worked as fencer[6], military personnel[7], and fencing coach[8].

What awards did David Dushman receive?

Honors received include Order of Alexander Nevsky[14], Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[15], Merited Coach of the USSR[16], and Order of the Patriotic War[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . lemonde.fr. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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