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David Khorol

1920 – 1990

Russian mathematician

Mathematician Engineer
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About David Khorol

Lived 1920 – 1990 (aged 70). David Khorol was a Russian mathematician and engineer.

David Moiseevich Khorol (February 4, 1920 — February 19, 1990) was a Soviet Jewish mathematician and aviation and rocket designer, professor, doktor of technical sciences.

Awards

For his works on design in the area of military technology David Khorol was awarded multiple state awards, including Order of Lenin (twice), Stalin Prize, Lenin Prize, USSR State Prize, title Hero of Socialist Labor.

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Important facts

Born
14 February 1920, Kyiv
Birth century
20th century
Died
19 February 1990, Moscow
Occupation
Mathematician, engineer
Nationality
Soviet Union
Education
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Awards
Hero of Socialist Labour; Order of Lenin; USSR State Prize; Order of the October Revolution; Stalin Prize; Lenin Prize; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"; Stalin Prize, 3rd degree
Also known as
David Moiseevich Khorol

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Khorol?

Russian mathematician

When was David Khorol born?

David Khorol was born on 14 February 1920 in Kyiv.

When did David Khorol die?

David Khorol died on 19 February 1990 in Moscow.

What was David Khorol's occupation?

David Khorol was a mathematician and engineer.

What nationality was David Khorol?

David Khorol was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Khorol

· Wikidata: Q16714468

· DBpedia: David Khorol

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