Pavel Nakhimov
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Summary
Pavel Nakhimov was born on June 23, 1802[1], in Khmelita[2]. He died on June 30, 1855[3], in Sevastopol[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,372 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 12, 1855[7]
- Place of burial: St. Vladimir's Cathedral[8]
- Father: Q124647354[9]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[10]
- Educated at: Naval Cadet Corps[11], St. Petersburg Naval Institute[12]
- Award received: Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[13], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[14], Order of St. George, 4th class[15], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[16], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[18], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[19], Order of St. George, 2nd class[20], Order of the White Eagle[21], Order of the Bath[22], Order of the Redeemer[23], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class with imperial crown[24], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with crown[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Military branch: Imperial Russian Navy[27]
- Commons category: Pavel Nakhimov[28]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[29], captain lieutenant[30], kontr-admiral[31], vice admiral[32], admiral[33]
- Participated in conflict: Crimean War[34], Greek War of Independence[35], Battle of Navarino[36], Battle of Sinop[37], Siege of Sevastopol[38]
- Family name: Nakhimov[39]
- Given name: Pavel[40]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[41]
- Depicted by: Pavel Nakhimov[42]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[43], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[44], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[45], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[46], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[47], Russian Biographical Dictionary[48]
- Military casualty classification: killed in action[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[50]
- Start of work period: 1818[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Pavel Nakhimov include Admiral Nakhimov[52], a nuclear-powered missile cruiser[53], founded in 1983[54]; SS Admiral Nakhimov[55], a steamship[56]; Order of Nakhimov[57], an order[58], in Soviet Union[59], founded in 1944[60]; Soviet cruiser Chervona Ukraina[61], a light cruiser[62]; Nakhimov Naval School[63], a military school[64], in Russia[65]; Nakhimov Medal[66], a courage award[67], in Soviet Union[68], founded in 1944[69]; Nakhimovskoe[70], a lake[71], in Russia[72]; and 5667 Nakhimovskaya[73].
Why It Matters
Pavel Nakhimov has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
Entities named for him include Admiral Nakhimov[52], a nuclear-powered missile cruiser[53], founded in 1983[54]; SS Admiral Nakhimov[55], a steamship[56]; Order of Nakhimov[57], an order[58], in Soviet Union[59], founded in 1944[60]; Soviet cruiser Chervona Ukraina[61], a light cruiser[62]; Nakhimov Naval School[63], a military school[64], in Russia[65]; and Nakhimov Medal[66], a courage award[67], in Soviet Union[68], founded in 1944[69].
FAQs
Where was Pavel Nakhimov born?
Pavel Nakhimov was born in Khmelita[2].
Where did Pavel Nakhimov die?
Pavel Nakhimov passed away in Sevastopol[4].
Who were Pavel Nakhimov's parents?
Pavel Nakhimov's father was Q124647354[9].
What did Pavel Nakhimov do for work?
Pavel Nakhimov worked as a naval officer[5].
Where did Pavel Nakhimov go to school?
Pavel Nakhimov was educated at Naval Cadet Corps[11] and St. Petersburg Naval Institute[12].
What awards did Pavel Nakhimov receive?
Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[13], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[14], Order of St. George, 4th class[15], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[16].