Gregory Potyomkin

Russian military leader and politician (1739–1791)
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Gregory Potyomkin
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Gregory Potyomkin

Summary

Gregory Potyomkin is a human[1]. Born in Chizhevo[2], he… he was born on September 13, 1739[3]. He passed away in Rădenii Vechi[4]. He died on October 5, 1791[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,139 views/month, #6,546 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gregory Potyomkin's place of birth was Chizhevo[2].
  • Gregory Potyomkin died in Rădenii Vechi[4].
  • Gregory Potyomkin was born on September 13, 1739[3].
  • Gregory Potyomkin died on October 5, 1791[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Catherine's Cathedral, Kherson[10].
  • Gregory Potyomkin's father was Alexander Potemkin[11].
  • Gregory Potyomkin's mother was Darya Kondyreva[12].
  • A child of Gregory Potyomkin was Elizabeth Grigoryevna Temkina[13].
  • Gregory Potyomkin held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Russian was Gregory Potyomkin's native language[15].
  • Gregory Potyomkin worked as a linguist[6].
  • Gregory Potyomkin's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Gregory Potyomkin worked as a politician[8].
  • Gregory Potyomkin was educated at Moscow University Gymnasium[16].
  • Gregory Potyomkin was educated at Imperial Moscow University[17].
  • Gregory Potyomkin received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18].
  • Gregory Potyomkin received the Order of the White Eagle[19].
  • Gregory Potyomkin received the Order of the Black Eagle[20].
  • Gregory Potyomkin received the Order of Saint Anna[21].
  • Gregory Potyomkin received the Order of St. George, 3rd class[22].
  • Gregory Potyomkin received the Order of St. Andrew[23].
  • Gregory Potyomkin's religion is recorded as Russian Orthodox Church[24].
  • Gregory Potyomkin is recorded as male[25].
  • Gregory Potyomkin's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Gregory Potyomkin's family is recorded as House of Potyomkin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gregory Potyomkin was born in Chizhevo[2]. He was born on September 13, 1739[3]. His father was Alexander Potemkin[11]. His mother was Darya Kondyreva[12]. Russian was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Moscow University Gymnasium[16], a Gymnasium[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1755[30] and Imperial Moscow University[17], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1755[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of the White Eagle[19], an order[36], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[37], founded in 1705[38]; Order of the Black Eagle[20], an order[39], in Kingdom of Prussia[40], founded in 1701[41]; Order of Saint Anna[21], an order[42], in Russian Empire[43], founded in 1735[44]; Order of St. George, 3rd class[22], a grade of an order[45], in Russian Empire[46]; and Order of St. Andrew[23], an order[47], in Russian Empire[48], founded in 1698[49].

Personal Life

A child of Gregory Potyomkin was Elizabeth Grigoryevna Temkina[13]. His religion is recorded as Russian Orthodox Church[24].

Death and Burial

Gregory Potyomkin died on October 5, 1791[5]. He passed away in Rădenii Vechi[4]. Burial took place at St. Catherine's Cathedral, Kherson[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gregory Potyomkin include Potemkin village[50], a propaganda[51]; Potemkin[52], a battleship[53]; Potemkin Stairs[54], a monumental staircase[55], in Ukraine[56], founded in 1825[57]; T. G. Shevchenko Central Park of Culture and Recreation (Dnipro)[58], a park[59], in Ukraine[60], founded in 1790[61]; and 6954 Potemkin[62], an asteroid[63].

Why It Matters

Gregory Potyomkin ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,139 views/month, #6,546 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 106 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include Potemkin village[50], a propaganda[51]; Potemkin[52], a battleship[53]; Potemkin Stairs[54], a monumental staircase[55], in Ukraine[56], founded in 1825[57]; T. G. Shevchenko Central Park of Culture and Recreation (Dnipro)[58], a park[59], in Ukraine[60], founded in 1790[61]; and 6954 Potemkin[62], an asteroid[63].

FAQs

Where was Gregory Potyomkin born?

Gregory Potyomkin's place of birth was Chizhevo[2].

Where did Gregory Potyomkin die?

Gregory Potyomkin passed away in Rădenii Vechi[4].

Who were Gregory Potyomkin's parents?

Gregory Potyomkin's father was Alexander Potemkin[11]. Gregory Potyomkin's mother was Darya Kondyreva[12].

What did Gregory Potyomkin do for work?

Gregory Potyomkin worked as linguist[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

Where did Gregory Potyomkin go to school?

Gregory Potyomkin was educated at Moscow University Gymnasium[16] and Imperial Moscow University[17].

What awards did Gregory Potyomkin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18], Order of the White Eagle[19], Order of the Black Eagle[20], and Order of Saint Anna[21].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, military personnel, politician
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    Place of birth Chizhevo
    Noble title knyaz
    Military, police or special rank corporal, general field marshal, adjutant general
    Religion or worldview Russian Orthodox Church
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