THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Igor Kurchatov

Soviet nuclear physicist (1903-1960)

Igor Kurchatov has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists January 21, 1903 in Sim, Russia.

Born

January 21, 1903

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: February 7, 1960

Source:

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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Sim, Russia
Professions
nuclear physicist, university teacher, physicist, politician
Citizenship
Soviet Union, Russian Empire

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: January 21, 1903 (archive74.ru) or January 12, 1903 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

January 12, 1903

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

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    Questions people ask

    Where was Igor Kurchatov born?

    Igor Kurchatov was born in Sim, Russia.

    When did Igor Kurchatov die?

    Igor Kurchatov died on February 7, 1960.