Victor Ambartsumian
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Summary
Victor Ambartsumian was born in Tbilisi[1]. He died in Byurakan[2]. He worked as an astrophysicist[3], politician[4], astronomer[5], and scientist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,562 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Byurakan[8]
- Father: Hamazasp Hambardzumyan[9]
- Child: Rafael Hambardzumyan[10], Ruben Hambardzumyan[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12], Soviet Union[13], Armenia[14]
- Ethnic group: Armenians[15]
- Field of work: astrophysics[16], astronomy[17]
- Position held: director[18], president[19], deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[20], chairperson[21]
- Employer: Saint Petersburg State University[22], Yelabuga institute of Kazan Federal University[23], Yerevan State University[24], Byurakan Observatory[25], National Academy of Sciences of Armenia[26]
- Educated at: Herzen University[27], Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[28], Pulkovo Observatory[29]
- Doctoral advisor: Aristarkh Belopolsky[30]
- Award received: Order of the Red Banner of Labour[31], Order of Lenin[32], Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[33], USSR State Prize[34], State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[35], Prix Jules Janssen[36], Janssen Medal[37], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[38], Medal "For Labour Valour"[39], Bruce Medal[40], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[41], "Hammer and Sickle" gold medal[42], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[43], Lomonosov Gold Medal[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[46]
- Doctoral student: Viktor Sobolev[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Victor Ambartsumian include Byurakan Observatory[48], an astronomical observatory[49], in Armenia[50], founded in 1946[51] and Viktor Ambartsumian International Prize[52], a science award[53], in Armenia[54], founded in 2009[55].
Why It Matters
Victor Ambartsumian has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 93 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include Byurakan Observatory[48], an astronomical observatory[49], in Armenia[50], founded in 1946[51] and Viktor Ambartsumian International Prize[52], a science award[53], in Armenia[54], founded in 2009[55].
His notable doctoral advisees include Viktor Sobolev[58], a physicist[59], 1915–1999[60], of Soviet Union[61], awarded the Order of Lenin[62], specialised in astrophysics[63].
FAQs
Where was Victor Ambartsumian born?
Victor Ambartsumian was born in Tbilisi[1].
Where did Victor Ambartsumian die?
Victor Ambartsumian passed away in Byurakan[2].
Who were Victor Ambartsumian's parents?
Victor Ambartsumian's father was Hamazasp Hambardzumyan[9].
What did Victor Ambartsumian do for work?
Victor Ambartsumian worked as an astrophysicist[3], politician[4], astronomer[5], and scientist[6].
Where did Victor Ambartsumian go to school?
Victor Ambartsumian was educated at Herzen University[27], Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[28], and Pulkovo Observatory[29].
What awards did Victor Ambartsumian receive?
Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[31], Order of Lenin[32], Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[33], and USSR State Prize[34].