Symon Petliura

Ukrainian military leader (1879–1926)
Person human Q212676
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Summary

Symon Petliura was born on May 22, 1879[1], in Poltava[2]. He died on May 25, 1926[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5], theatre critic[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and opinion journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,936 views/month, #6,912 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[11]
  • Spouse: Olha Petliura[12]
  • Child: Lesia Petliura[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14], Ukrainian People's Republic[15]
  • Position held: Member of the Russian Constituent Assembly[16], Minister of Defense of Ukraine[17], Chairman of the Directorate of Ukraine[18], president[19]
  • Award received: Order of Symon Petliura[20], Military Cross[21], Iron Cross[22]
  • Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Member of political party: Revolutionary Ukrainian Party[25], Ukrainian Social Democratic Labour Party[26]
  • Killed by: Sholem Schwarzbard[27]
  • Commons category: Symon Petliura[28]
  • Military, police or special rank: ataman[29]
  • Family name: Petliura[30]
  • Given name: Symon[31]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Symon Petliura[32]
  • Work location: Kyiv[33]
  • Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/p/petliura.htm[34]
  • Relative: Mstyslav (Skrypnyk)[35]
  • Manner of death: homicide[36]
  • Described by source: Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ukrainian[38], Russian[39]
  • Name in native language: Симон Васильович Петлюра[40]
  • Sibling: Ołeksandr Petlura[41]

Why It Matters

Symon Petliura has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 102 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Symon Petliura born?

Symon Petliura's place of birth was Poltava[2].

Where did Symon Petliura die?

Symon Petliura passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Symon Petliura married to?

Symon Petliura's spouses include Olha Petliura[12].

What did Symon Petliura do for work?

Symon Petliura worked as a politician[5], theatre critic[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and opinion journalist[9].

What awards did Symon Petliura receive?

Honors received include Order of Symon Petliura[20], Military Cross[21], and Iron Cross[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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