Q: What were Ivan Yefremov's major scientific contributions?

A: Yefremov founded taphonomy, the study of fossilization processes, and conducted research at the Paleontological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Q: What notable literature did Ivan Yefremov produce?

A: His science fiction novels, such as *Andromeda* and *The Bull's Hour*, are considered classics of Soviet science fiction, blending scientific concepts with social commentary.

Q: What awards did Ivan Yefremov receive?

A: He was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, and the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945".

Q: What institutions was Ivan Yefremov affiliated with?

A: He was associated with Saint Petersburg Mining University, Saint Petersburg State University, the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Moscow Society of Naturalists.

Ivan Yefremov

Soviet paleontologist, science fiction author and social thinker (1908–1972)

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Sex or gender: male^[43]
Date of birth: April 9, 1907, April 10, 1908, April 22, 1907, April 22, 1907, June 22, 1907, June 9, 1907, April 23, 1908^[10]^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]
Date of death: October 5, 1972, October 8, 1972^[15]
Place of birth: Vyritsa
Place of death: Moscow
Country of citizenship: Soviet Union, Russian Empire^[17]^[18]
Ethnic group: Russians^[19]
Occupation: paleontologist, science fiction writer, writer, philosopher, prose writer, geologist, short story writer, taphonomist^[20]^[21]^[22]
Employer: Russian Academy of Sciences, Paleontological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences^[27]^[28]
Field of work: philosophy, paleontology, taphonomy, science fiction^[23]^[24]^[25]^[26]
Educated at: Saint Petersburg Mining University, Saint Petersburg State University^[29]^[30]
Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union^[44]
Award received: Stalin Prize, 2nd degree, Order of the Badge of Honour, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", Order of the Red Banner of Labour^[35]^[36]^[37]^[38]
Notable work: Andromeda, taphonomy, The Bull's Hour, Taphonomy and the geological record^[31]^[32]^[33]^[34]
Genre: scientific literature, science fiction^[45]^[46]
Doctoral student: Pyotr Chudinov^[47]
Student of: Pyotr Sushkin^[53]
Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian
Academic degree: Candidate of Biology Sciences, Doktor of Biology Sciences^[48]^[49]
Author citation (zoology): Iefrémov^[52]
Described by source: Paleontological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 1, 2005, Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century, ProDetLit, Faces of Moscow, In Defense of Ivan Efremov, a Paleontologist and Science Fiction Writer (1974)
Family name: Efremov^[50]
Given name: Ivan^[51]

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Name in native language: Иван Антонович Ефремов
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Patronym or matronym: Antonovich
Place of burial: Cemetery in Komarovo^[16]
Writing language: Russian

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Occupation 7

writer, philosopher, geologist, paleontologist, prose writer, short story writer, science fiction writer

Works by author 5

Andromeda, The Heart of the Serpent, The Bull's Hour, Razor's Edge, Thais of Athens

Field of work 4

philosophy, science fiction, paleontology, taphonomy

Award received 3

Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Order of the Badge of Honour, Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"

Member of 3

USSR Union of Writers, Linnean Society of London, Moscow Society of Naturalists

Notable work 3

taphonomy, Andromeda, The Bull's Hour

Country of citizenship 2

Soviet Union, Russian Empire

Described by source 2

Paleontological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, ProDetLit

Educated at 2

Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg Mining University

Employer 2

Russian Academy of Sciences, Paleontological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences

Genre 2

science fiction, scientific literature

Given name 1

Ivan

Instance of 1

human

Languages spoken, written or signed 1

Russian

Member of political party 1

Communist Party of the Soviet Union

Named after 1

Ivantosaurus

Place of birth 1

Vyritsa

Place of burial 1

Cemetery in Komarovo

Place of death 1

Moscow

Sex or gender 1

male

Student of 1

Pyotr Sushkin

Teachers 1

Pyotr Sushkin

Topic's main category 1

Category:Ivan Yefremov

Writing language 1

Russian

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The Andromeda Nebula

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Category:Works by Ivan Yefremov

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Category:Ivan Yefremov

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Mahmud Hudayi

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taphonomy

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Summary

Ivan Yefremov was born on April 9, 1907^[1], in Vyritsa^[2]. He died on October 5, 1972^[3], in Moscow^[4]. He worked as a paleontologist^[5], science fiction writer^[6], writer^[7], philosopher^[8], and prose writer^[9].

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Ivan Yefremov include Ivantosaurus^[54], a fossil taxon^[55].

Why It Matters

He is credited with the discovery of taphonomy^[56], an academic discipline^[57]. Works attributed to him include The Bull's Hour^[58], a literary work^[59]; Andromeda^[60], a literary work^[61]; Thais of Athens^[62], a written work^[63], founded in 1972^[64]; Razor's Edge^[65], a literary work^[66]; and The Heart of the Serpent^[67], a literary work^[68], founded in 1958^[69]. Entities named for him include Ivantosaurus^[54], a fossil taxon^[55].

FAQs

Where was Ivan Yefremov born?

Ivan Yefremov was born in Vyritsa^[2].

Where did Ivan Yefremov die?

Ivan Yefremov passed away in Moscow^[4].

What did Ivan Yefremov do for work?

Ivan Yefremov worked as a paleontologist^[5], science fiction writer^[6], writer^[7], philosopher^[8], and prose writer^[9].

Where did Ivan Yefremov go to school?

Ivan Yefremov was educated at Saint Petersburg Mining University^[29] and Saint Petersburg State University^[30].

What awards did Ivan Yefremov receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree^[35], Order of the Badge of Honour^[36], Order of the Red Banner of Labour^[37], and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"^[38].

What did Ivan Yefremov discover?

Ivan Yefremov is credited as discoverer of taphonomy^[56].

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Direct Wikidata claims

[2] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — place of birth (P19): Vyritsa. In Defense of Ivan Efremov, a Paleontologist and Science Fiction Writer (1974). wikidata.org.
[4] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — place of death (P20): Moscow. In Defense of Ivan Efremov, a Paleontologist and Science Fiction Writer (1974). wikidata.org.
[43] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — sex or gender (P21): male. BnF authorities. Retrieved 2015-10-10. wikidata.org.
[17] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — country of citizenship (P27): Soviet Union. wikidata.org.
[18] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — country of citizenship (P27): Russian Empire. wikidata.org.
[29] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — educated at (P69): Saint Petersburg Mining University. wikidata.org.
[30] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — educated at (P69): Saint Petersburg State University. wikidata.org.
[23] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — field of work (P101): philosophy. wikidata.org.
[24] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — field of work (P101): paleontology. wikidata.org.
[25] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — field of work (P101): taphonomy. wikidata.org.
[26] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — field of work (P101): science fiction. wikidata.org.
[44] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — member of political party (P102): Communist Party of the Soviet Union. In Defense of Ivan Efremov, a Paleontologist and Science Fiction Writer (1974). wikidata.org.
[5] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — occupation (P106): paleontologist. The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved 2021-04-01. paleo.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[6] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — occupation (P106): science fiction writer. wikidata.org.
[7] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — occupation (P106): writer. The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved 2021-04-01. wikidata.org.
[8] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — occupation (P106): philosopher. wikidata.org.
[9] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — occupation (P106): prose writer. wikidata.org.
[20] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — occupation (P106): geologist. The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved 2021-04-01. paleo.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[21] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — occupation (P106): short story writer. wikidata.org.
[22] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — occupation (P106): taphonomist. wikidata.org.
[27] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — employer (P108): Russian Academy of Sciences. wikidata.org.
[28] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — employer (P108): Paleontological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences. In Defense of Ivan Efremov, a Paleontologist and Science Fiction Writer (1974). Retrieved 2023-01-12. paleo.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[16] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — place of burial (P119): Cemetery in Komarovo. In Defense of Ivan Efremov, a Paleontologist and Science Fiction Writer (1974). wikidata.org.
[45] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — genre (P136): scientific literature. wikidata.org.
[46] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — genre (P136): science fiction. wikidata.org.
[35] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — award received (P166): Stalin Prize, 2nd degree. In Defense of Ivan Efremov, a Paleontologist and Science Fiction Writer (1974). wikidata.org.
[36] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — award received (P166): Order of the Badge of Honour. In Defense of Ivan Efremov, a Paleontologist and Science Fiction Writer (1974). wikidata.org.
[37] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — award received (P166): Order of the Red Banner of Labour. wikidata.org.
[38] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — award received (P166): Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945". wikidata.org.
[19] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — ethnic group (P172): Russians. wikidata.org.
[47] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — doctoral student (P185): Pyotr Chudinov. wikidata.org.
[39] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — member of (P463): USSR Union of Writers. In Defense of Ivan Efremov, a Paleontologist and Science Fiction Writer (1974). wikidata.org.
[40] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — member of (P463): Paleontological society of Russia. wikidata.org.
[41] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — member of (P463): Moscow Society of Naturalists. wikidata.org.
[42] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — member of (P463): Linnean Society of London. wikidata.org.
[48] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — academic degree (P512): Candidate of Biology Sciences. wikidata.org.
[49] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — academic degree (P512): Doktor of Biology Sciences. In Defense of Ivan Efremov, a Paleontologist and Science Fiction Writer (1974). wikidata.org.
[1] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — date of birth (P569): April 9, 1907. noogen.su. noogen.su. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[10] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — date of birth (P569): April 10, 1908. ProDetLit. drive.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[11] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — date of birth (P569): April 22, 1907. IMDb. Retrieved 2019-06-25. paleo.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[12] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — date of birth (P569): June 22, 1907. Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 1, 2005. wikidata.org.
[13] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — date of birth (P569): June 9, 1907. Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century. wikidata.org.
[14] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — date of birth (P569): April 23, 1908. ProDetLit. wikidata.org.
[3] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — date of death (P570): October 5, 1972. BnF authorities. Retrieved 2015-10-10. paleo.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[15] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — date of death (P570): October 8, 1972. The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved 2021-04-01. wikidata.org.
[50] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — family name (P734): Efremov. wikidata.org.
[51] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — given name (P735): Ivan. wikidata.org.
[31] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — notable work (P800): Andromeda. wikidata.org.
[32] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — notable work (P800): taphonomy. wikidata.org.
[33] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — notable work (P800): The Bull's Hour. wikidata.org.
[34] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — notable work (P800): Taphonomy and the geological record. rusneb.ru. rusneb.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[52] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — author citation (zoology) (P835): Iefrémov. wikidata.org.
[53] ↑ Ivan Yefremov — student of (P1066): Pyotr Sushkin. wikidata.org.

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[57] ↑ taphonomy — P31: academic discipline. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[59] ↑ The Bull's Hour — P31: literary work. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[61] ↑ Andromeda — P31: literary work. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[63] ↑ Thais of Athens — P31: written work. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[64] ↑ Thais of Athens — P571: 1972. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[66] ↑ Razor's Edge — P31: literary work. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[68] ↑ The Heart of the Serpent — P31: literary work. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[69] ↑ The Heart of the Serpent — P571: 1958. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[55] ↑ Ivantosaurus — P31: fossil taxon. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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