Valerian Agafonov
Russian geologist, soil scientist and journalist (1863-1955)
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Summary
Valerian Agafonov was born on July 19, 1863[1], in Lesnoi (Saint Petersburg, Russia)[2]. He died on January 27, 1955[3], in Nice[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], writer[6], soil scientist[7], pedologist[8], and revolutionary[9]. He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 31, 1863[11]
- Date of death: January 28, 1955[12]
- Place of burial: Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice[13]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14], Russian Republic[15], South Russia[16], France[17]
- Native language: Russian[18]
- Field of work: geology[19], soil science[20], geography[21], pedology[22], political activity[23]
- Employer: Saint Petersburg State University[24], Tavrida National V.I. Vernadsky University[25]
- Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[26]
- Doctoral advisor: Vasili Dokuchayev[27]
- Award received: Legion of Honour[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Valerian Agafonov[30]
- Family name: Agafonov[31]
- Given name: Valeryan[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Valerian Agafonov[33]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[37], French[38]
- List of works: Valerian Agafonov Bibliography[39]
- Name in native language: Valérien Agafonoff[40]
- Patronym or matronym: Konstantinovich[41]
FAQs
Where was Valerian Agafonov born?
Valerian Agafonov's place of birth was Lesnoi (Saint Petersburg, Russia)[2].
Where did Valerian Agafonov die?
Valerian Agafonov died in Nice[4].
What did Valerian Agafonov do for work?
Valerian Agafonov worked as a geologist[5], writer[6], soil scientist[7], pedologist[8], and revolutionary[9].
Where did Valerian Agafonov go to school?
Valerian Agafonov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[26].
What awards did Valerian Agafonov receive?
Honors received include Legion of Honour[28].