Jacob Bruce
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Summary
Jacob Bruce was born on May 1, 1669[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on April 19, 1735[3], in Glinki Estate[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], military officer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and general field marshal[9].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Moscow[10]
- Father: William Bruce[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12]
- Native language: Russian[13]
- Ethnic group: Russians[14]
- Occupation: military personnel[15]
- Position held: President of the Collegium of Mining[16]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17], Order of the White Eagle[18], Order of St. Andrew[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: House of Bruce (Russian)[21]
- Noble title: count[22]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[23], general[24]
- Family name: Bruce[25]
- Given name: Jacob[26]
- Work location: Veliky Novgorod[27]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Russian Biographical Dictionary[30], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[31], Historical Dictionary of Russian Writers[32], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[33], Faces of Moscow[34], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[35], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[37]
- Name in native language: James Daniel Bruce[38]
- Sibling: Robert Bruce[39]
- P14608: 142988111[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jacob Bruce include Bryusa Peninsula[41], a peninsula[42], in Russia[43].
Why It Matters
Entities named for him include Bryusa Peninsula[41], a peninsula[42], in Russia[43].
FAQs
Where was Jacob Bruce born?
Jacob Bruce was born in Moscow[2].
Where did Jacob Bruce die?
Jacob Bruce died in Glinki Estate[4].
Who were Jacob Bruce's parents?
Jacob Bruce's father was William Bruce[11].
What did Jacob Bruce do for work?
Jacob Bruce worked as an astronomer[5], military officer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and general field marshal[9].
What awards did Jacob Bruce receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17], Order of the White Eagle[18], and Order of St. Andrew[19].