Ivan Yefremov
Soviet paleontologist, science fiction author and social thinker (1908–1972)
Ivan Yefremov was born on April 10, 1908 (Julian calendar) in Vyritsa and died on October 5, 1972 in Moscow, aged about 64. Recorded occupations: paleontologist, science fiction writer, writer, philosopher, prose writer and geologist. Country of citizenship: Soviet Union and Russian Empire. Fields of work: philosophy, paleontology, taphonomy and science fiction. Notable works include “Andromeda”, “taphonomy”, “The Bull's Hour” and “Taphonomy and the geological record”. Educated at Saint Petersburg Mining University and Saint Petersburg State University. Honours include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree, Order of the Badge of Honour, Order of the Red Banner of Labour and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945". Member of USSR Union of Writers, Paleontological society of Russia, Moscow Society of Naturalists and Linnean Society of London.
- Born
- April 10, 1908 (Julian calendar) · Vyritsa
- Died
- October 5, 1972 · Moscow
- Age at death
- about 64
- Citizenship
- Soviet Union, Russian Empire
- Occupations
- paleontologist, science fiction writer, writer, philosopher, prose writer, geologist
- Notable works
- Andromeda, taphonomy, The Bull's Hour, Taphonomy and the geological record
- Education
- Saint Petersburg Mining University, Saint Petersburg State University
- Honours
- Stalin Prize, 2nd degree, Order of the Badge of Honour, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
- Wikipedia editions
- 35 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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