Piotr Yernstedt

Russian coptologist (1890-1966)
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Summary

Piotr Yernstedt was born on June 9, 1890[1], in Gatchina[2]. He died on December 25, 1966[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a coptologist[5] and linguist[6]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Victor Jernstedt[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[9], Soviet Union[10]
  • Field of work: Coptology[11], linguistics[12]
  • Employer: Saint Petersburg State University[13]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[14]
  • Award received: Order of the Badge of Honour[15]
  • Member of: Academy of Sciences of the USSR[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Doctoral student: Alla Ivanovna Elanskaja[18]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in Philology[19]
  • Given name: Pyotr[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[21]

FAQs

Where was Piotr Yernstedt born?

Piotr Yernstedt's place of birth was Gatchina[2].

Where did Piotr Yernstedt die?

Piotr Yernstedt died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Piotr Yernstedt's parents?

Piotr Yernstedt's father was Victor Jernstedt[8].

What did Piotr Yernstedt do for work?

Piotr Yernstedt worked as a coptologist[5] and linguist[6].

Where did Piotr Yernstedt go to school?

Piotr Yernstedt was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[14].

What awards did Piotr Yernstedt receive?

Honors received include Order of the Badge of Honour[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . orientalstudies.ru. orientalstudies.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . orientalstudies.ru. orientalstudies.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . orientalstudies.ru. orientalstudies.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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