Georgy Zhukov
Marshal of the Soviet Union (1896-1974).
The record
Georgy Zhukov was a Marshal of the Soviet Union. Born on 2 December 1896 in Strelkovka, Zhukov died on 18 June 1974 in Moscow at the age of 77.
Positions held include Minister of Defence (1955–1957), Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (1957) and deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. Notable works include Great Patriotic War. Honours include Order of the Red Banner, Order of Lenin and Hero of the Soviet Union, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 108 languages, Georgy Zhukov is No. 1,170 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 2 December 1896, Strelkovka
- Died
- 18 June 1974, Moscow (aged 77)
- Country
- Russian Empire
- Known as
- Military officer, politician
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Communist Party of the Soviet Union
- Languages
- Russian
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 108
Did you know
Was 59 when first minister of Defence (1955).
Lived to 77.
Shares a birthday with Britney Spears and Maria Meneghini Callas.
Has a Wikipedia article in 108 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1955–1957Minister of Defence
- 1957Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee
- —Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union
- —Defence minister
Connections
- SpouseAlexandra Dievna Zhukova
- SpouseGalina Zhukova
- ChildMargarita Zhukova
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of the Red Banner1922
- Order of Lenin1936
- Hero of the Soviet Union1939
- Order of Lenin1939
- Order of the Red Banner1939
- Order of the Republic1939
- Gold Star medal1939
- Order of the Red Banner1942
- Order of Suvorov, 1st class1943
- Order of Suvorov, 1st class1943
- Order of Victory1944
- Order of Lenin1944
- Order of the Red Banner1944
- Hero of the Soviet Union1944
- Gold Star medal1944
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour1945
Notable works
- Great Patriotic War
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