Semyon Okun

Soviet historian (1908–1972)
Person human Q4333369
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Summary

Semyon Okun was born on July 25, 1908[1], in Klintsy[2]. He died on February 23, 1972[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cemetery in Komarovo[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[9], Soviet Union[10]
  • Field of work: history of Russia[11]
  • Employer: Saint Petersburg State University[12]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[13]
  • Doctoral advisor: Arvid Drezen[14]
  • Award received: Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Doctoral student: Yury Margolis[17], Galina Pavlova-Chakhmakhcheva[18]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Historical Sciences[19]
  • Family name: Okun[20]
  • Given name: Semyon[21]
  • Described by source: Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[23]
  • Name in native language: Семён Бенцианович Окунь[24]

FAQs

Where was Semyon Okun born?

Semyon Okun was born in Klintsy[2].

Where did Semyon Okun die?

Semyon Okun passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Semyon Okun do for work?

Semyon Okun worked as a historian[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Semyon Okun go to school?

Semyon Okun was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[13].

What awards did Semyon Okun receive?

Honors received include Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"[15].

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  17. [1] ↑ . Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Writers of St. Petersburg. XX century. wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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

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