Vasily Popov

Russian general
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Vasily Popov

Summary

Vasily Popov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kazan Governorate[2]. He was born on December 17, 1745[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on November 5, 1822[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], statesperson[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kazan Governorate[2], Vasily Popov…
  • Vasily Popov died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Vasily Popov was born on December 17, 1745[3].
  • Vasily Popov was born on 1746[10].
  • Vasily Popov was born on 1740[11].
  • Vasily Popov was born on 1745[12].
  • Vasily Popov was born on December 17, 1743[13].
  • Vasily Popov died on November 5, 1822[5].
  • Vasily Popov died on November 17, 1822[14].
  • Vasily Popov is buried at Alexander Nevsky Lavra[15].
  • A child of Vasily Popov was Pavel Popov[16].
  • Vasily Popov held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Vasily Popov's professions included military officer[6].
  • Vasily Popov worked as a statesperson[7].
  • Vasily Popov worked as a politician[8].
  • Vasily Popov held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[18].
  • Vasily Popov was educated at First Kazan Male Gymnasium[19].
  • Vasily Popov received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20].
  • Vasily Popov received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21].
  • Vasily Popov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22].
  • Vasily Popov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[23].
  • Vasily Popov is recorded as male[24].
  • Vasily Popov's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Vasily Popov's family is recorded as Popov[26].
  • Vasily Popov's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Vasily Popov was born in Kazan Governorate[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 17, 1745[3], 1746[10], 1740[11], 1745[12], and December 17, 1743[13].

Education

Vasily Popov was educated at First Kazan Male Gymnasium[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], statesperson[7], and politician[8]. Vasily Popov held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35].

Personal Life

A child of Vasily Popov was Pavel Popov[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 5, 1822[5] and November 17, 1822[14]. Vasily Popov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Alexander Nevsky Lavra[15].

Why It Matters

Vasily Popov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Vasily Popov born?

Born in Kazan Governorate[2], Vasily Popov…

Where did Vasily Popov die?

Vasily Popov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Vasily Popov do for work?

Vasily Popov worked as military officer[6], statesperson[7], and politician[8].

Where did Vasily Popov go to school?

Vasily Popov was educated at First Kazan Male Gymnasium[19].

What awards did Vasily Popov receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22], and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume II. wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . NLR Employees. wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . NLR Employees. wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . NLR Employees. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . NLR Employees. wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume II. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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