Zhores Medvedev
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Summary
Zhores Medvedev was born on November 14, 1925[1], in Tbilisi[2]. He died on November 15, 2018[3], in London[4]. He worked as a biologist[5], biochemist[6], historian[7], scientist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (732 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Aleksandr Medvedev[11]
- Spouse: Margarita Medvedeva[12]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13], United Kingdom[14], Russia[15]
- Occupation: dissident[16], geneticist[17]
- Field of work: biology[18]
- Employer: Nikitsky Botanical Garden[19], Russian State Agricultural University[20], Medical Radiological Research Center[21], National Institute for Medical Research[22], All-Russian Research Institute of Physiology, Biochemistry and Nutrition of Animals[23]
- Educated at: Russian State Agricultural University[24]
- Award received: Messenger Lectures[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Zhores Medvedev[27]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[28]
- Academic degree: Candidate of Biology Sciences[29]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[30]
- Family name: Medvedev[31]
- Work location: Greater London[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Described by source: Zhores Aleksandrovich Medvedev (14.11.1925–15.11.2018)[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35], Russian[36]
- Name in native language: Жорес Александрович Медведев[37]
- Interested in: biology[38]
- Sibling: Roy Medvedev[39]
Why It Matters
Zhores Medvedev has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Zhores Medvedev born?
Zhores Medvedev's place of birth was Tbilisi[2].
Where did Zhores Medvedev die?
Zhores Medvedev passed away in London[4].
Who were Zhores Medvedev's parents?
Zhores Medvedev's father was Aleksandr Medvedev[11].
Who was Zhores Medvedev married to?
Zhores Medvedev's spouses include Margarita Medvedeva[12].
What did Zhores Medvedev do for work?
Zhores Medvedev worked as a biologist[5], biochemist[6], historian[7], scientist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Zhores Medvedev go to school?
Zhores Medvedev was educated at Russian State Agricultural University[24].
What awards did Zhores Medvedev receive?
Honors received include Messenger Lectures[25].