Peter Schmidt

Soviet zoologist (1872–1949)
Person human Q15631950
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Summary

Peter Schmidt was born on December 23, 1872[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on November 25, 1949[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], ichthyologist[6], university teacher[7], museologist[8], and entomologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Ûlij Aleksandrovič Šmidt/Schmidt[11]
  • Mother: Рогова, Ольга Ильинична[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13], Soviet Union[14]
  • Field of work: zoology[15], ichthyology[16], fish migration[17], cryptobiosis[18]
  • Employer: Saint Petersburg State Agrarian University[19]
  • Educated at: Karl May School[20]
  • Award received: P. P. Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky Gold Medal[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Family name: Schmidt[23]
  • Given name: Peter[24], Pyotr[25]
  • Author citation (zoology): Schmidt[26]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[30]
  • Contributed to creative work: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[31]
  • Collection items at: Zoological Museum of the Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences[32]

Why It Matters

Peter Schmidt is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He has been cited as an influence by Li Sizhong[34], an ichthyologist[35], 1921–2009[36], of People's Republic of China[37], awarded the Special government allowances of the State Council[38], specialised in ichthyology[39].

FAQs

Where was Peter Schmidt born?

Peter Schmidt's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Peter Schmidt die?

Peter Schmidt died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Peter Schmidt's parents?

Peter Schmidt's father was Ûlij Aleksandrovič Šmidt/Schmidt[11]. Peter Schmidt's mother was Рогова, Ольга Ильинична[12].

What did Peter Schmidt do for work?

Peter Schmidt worked as a zoologist[5], ichthyologist[6], university teacher[7], museologist[8], and entomologist[9].

Where did Peter Schmidt go to school?

Peter Schmidt was educated at Karl May School[20].

What awards did Peter Schmidt receive?

Honors received include P. P. Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky Gold Medal[21].

Who did Peter Schmidt influence?

Peter Schmidt has been cited as an influence by Li Sizhong[34].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
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