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Nikolay Przhevalsky
Russian soldier, explorer, & geographer (1839-1888).
The record
Nikolay Przhevalsky was a Russian soldier, explorer, & geographer. Born on 31 March 1839 in Kimborovo, Przhevalsky died on 20 October 1888 in Karakol at the age of 49.
Przhevalsky studied at General Staff Academy. Honours include Alexander von Humboldt Medal, Founder’s Medal and Vega Medal, among 9 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 60 languages, Nikolay Przhevalsky is No. 27,861 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 31 March 1839, Kimborovo
- Died
- 20 October 1888, Karakol (aged 49)
- Country
- Russian Empire
- Known as
- Zoologist, explorer, writer
- Field
- Military
- Education
- General Staff Academy
- Languages
- Russian
- Wikipedia editions
- 60
Did you know
49
Lived to 49.
31 Mar
Shares a birthday with René Descartes and Joseph Haydn.
60
Has a Wikipedia article in 60 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Nikolay Przhevalsky
- SiblingYevgeny Przhevalsky
Honours and works
Awards
- Alexander von Humboldt Medal1878
- Founder’s Medal1879
- Vega Medal1884
- Constantin Medal
- Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class
- Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class
- Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms
- Knight of the Order of Leopold (Austria)
- Royal Medal
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