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Johan Eichfeld

1893 – 1989

Estonian biologist and politician

Biologist Politician Agronomist
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About Johan Eichfeld

Lived 1893 – 1989 (aged 96). Johan Eichfeld was an Estonian and Russian biologist, politician, agronomist and plant breeder.

Johan Eichfeld (26 January 1893 Paide – 20 April 1989 Tallinn) was a Soviet and Estonian biologist and politician.

From 1958 to 1961, he was the chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic.

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Important facts

Born
25 January 1893, Paide
Birth century
19th century
Died
20 April 1989, Tallinn
Occupation
Biologist, politician, agronomist, plant breeder
Nationality
Estonia, Soviet Union, Russian Empire
Education
Saint Petersburg State Agrarian University
Positions held
Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union, Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic, Deputy Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR
Employers
Federal Research Center "N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources", Estonian Academy of Sciences
Awards
State Stalin Prize, 1st degree; Order of Lenin; Hero of Socialist Labour; Order of the October Revolution; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Order of the Badge of Honour; Order of Friendship of Peoples; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"; Merited Scientist of Estonian SSR

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johan Eichfeld?

Estonian biologist and politician (1893-1989)

When was Johan Eichfeld born?

Johan Eichfeld was born on 25 January 1893 in Paide.

When did Johan Eichfeld die?

Johan Eichfeld died on 20 April 1989 in Tallinn.

What was Johan Eichfeld's occupation?

Johan Eichfeld was a biologist, politician, agronomist and plant breeder.

What nationality was Johan Eichfeld?

Johan Eichfeld was Estonian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johan Eichfeld

· Wikidata: Q3740754

· DBpedia: Johan Eichfeld

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