Lavr Kornilov

Imperial Russian Army general (1870–1918)
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Lavr Kornilov
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Summary

Lavr Kornilov was born on August 18, 1870[1], in Oskemen[2]. He died on March 31, 1918[3], in Krasnodar[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], diplomat[6], and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,645 views/month, #6,805 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 19, 1870[9], August 30, 1870[10]
  • Date of death: April 13, 1918[11]
  • Father: Georgy Kornilov[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13], Russia[14]
  • Native language: Russian[15]
  • Educated at: Omsk Cadet Military Corps[16], Mikhailovsky Artillery School[17], General Staff Academy[18]
  • Award received: Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[20], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[21], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[22], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[23], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[24], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[25], Order of St. George, 3rd class[26], Order of St. George, 4th class[27], Gold Sword for Bravery[28], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with swords[29], Order of Saint Stanislaus[30], Order of St. Vladimir[31], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[32]
  • Member of: Society for the Study of the Amur Region[33]
  • Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodox Church[34]
  • Sex or gender: male[35]
  • Military branch: Imperial Russian Army[36], infantry[37]
  • Commons category: Lavr Georgevich Kornilov[38]
  • Military, police or special rank: General of the Infantry[39], lieutenant general[40], major general[41], colonel[42], podpolkovnik[43], captain[44], shtabs-kapitan[45], poruchik[46], podporuchik[47], general[48]
  • Commander of (DEPRECATED): Southwestern Front[49], Volunteer Army[50]
  • Participated in conflict: Russo-Japanese War[51], World War I[52], Russian Civil War[53], Battle of Galicia[54], Battle of Mukden[55], Brusilov Offensive[56], Battle of Sandepu[57], Ice March[58], Assault on Ekaterinodar[59]
  • Family name: Kornilov[60]
  • Given name: Lavr[61]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Lavr Georgevich Kornilov[62]
  • Commons gallery: Lavr Georgevich Kornilov[63]
  • Allegiance: Russian Empire[64]
  • Manner of death: death in battle[65]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Lavr Kornilov include Kornilov affair[66], an affair[67], in Russian Republic[68] and Kornilovskaya[69], a metro station[70], in Russia[71].

Why It Matters

Lavr Kornilov has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 77 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

Entities named for him include Kornilov affair[66], an affair[67], in Russian Republic[68] and Kornilovskaya[69], a metro station[70], in Russia[71].

FAQs

Where was Lavr Kornilov born?

Lavr Kornilov's place of birth was Oskemen[2].

Where did Lavr Kornilov die?

Lavr Kornilov passed away in Krasnodar[4].

Who were Lavr Kornilov's parents?

Lavr Kornilov's father was Georgy Kornilov[12].

What did Lavr Kornilov do for work?

Lavr Kornilov worked as an explorer[5], diplomat[6], and military officer[7].

Where did Lavr Kornilov go to school?

Lavr Kornilov was educated at Omsk Cadet Military Corps[16], Mikhailovsky Artillery School[17], and General Staff Academy[18].

What awards did Lavr Kornilov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[20], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[21], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[22].

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  1. [2] ↑ . EB-12 / Kornilov, Lavr Georgievich. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . encyclopedia.1914-1918-online.net. encyclopedia.1914-1918-online.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  43. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [9] ↑ . EB-12 / Kornilov, Lavr Georgievich. wikidata.org.
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  46. [3] ↑ . EB-12 / Kornilov, Lavr Georgievich. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [66] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [67] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [68] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [70] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [71] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [72] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [73] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 57
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'az', 'be', 'bg', 'bn', 'ca', 'commons', 'cs', 'da', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'e
    Family name → Kornilov
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  2. 6w ago · OBender12 · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Lavr
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  3. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → explorer, diplomat, military officer
    Military, police or special rank → General of the Infantry, lieutenant general, major general +8
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → explorer, diplomat, military officer
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  6. 22w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → Russian Empire, Russia
    Commander of (deprecated) → Southwestern Front, Volunteer Army
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