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Kirill Florensky

1915 – 1982

Russian geochemist and planetologist, Laboratory of Comparative Planetology, Vernadsky Institute, USSR Academy of Sciences, Moscow

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About Kirill Florensky

Lived 1915 – 1982 (aged 66). Kirill Florensky was a Russian astronomer and geologist.

Kirill Pavlovich Florensky (; 27 December 1915 – 9 April 1982) was a Russian Soviet geochemist and planetologist. He was head of comparative planetology at the Vernadsky Institute of the Soviet Academy of Sciences.

He was the second son of the Russian polymath, Pavel Florensky.

The crater Florensky on the Moon is named after him.

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Important facts

Born
27 December 1915, Sergiyev Posad
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 April 1982, Moscow
Occupation
Astronomer, geologist
Nationality
Russian Empire, Soviet Union, Russian people
Education
Russian State Geological Prospecting University, Soviet Academy of Sciences
Employers
Russian Academy of Sciences
Awards
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Order of the Red Star; Order of the Badge of Honour; Medal "For Courage"; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"; Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw"; Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"
Also known as
Cyrill Pavlovich Florensky, Florensky C P, Kirill Pavlovich Florensky

People in Kirill Florensky's life

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b. 1946
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Pavel Florensky
1882 – 1937
Mathematician

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kirill Florensky?

Russian geochemist and planetologist, Laboratory of Comparative Planetology, Vernadsky Institute, USSR Academy of Sciences, Moscow (1915-1982)

When was Kirill Florensky born?

Kirill Florensky was born on 27 December 1915 in Sergiyev Posad.

When did Kirill Florensky die?

Kirill Florensky died on 9 April 1982 in Moscow.

What was Kirill Florensky's occupation?

Kirill Florensky was an astronomer and geologist.

What nationality was Kirill Florensky?

Kirill Florensky was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kirill Florensky

· Wikidata: Q2263250

· DBpedia: Kirill Florensky

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