THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Vladimir K. Zworykin

Russian-American engineer (1888–1982)

Vladimir K. Zworykin has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists July 29, 1888 in Murom, Russia.

Born

July 29, 1888

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

Died: July 29, 1982

Source:

No external source identified

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Murom, Russia
Professions
inventor, electrical engineer, physicist, engineer
Citizenship
Russian State, United States, Russian Republic, Siberian Republic, Russian Empire

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: July 29, 1888 (No external source identified) or July 30, 1889 (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.

July 30, 1889

Precision: day · Rank: normal

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    All birth date sources

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    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Vladimir K. Zworykin born?

    Vladimir K. Zworykin was born in Murom, Russia.

    When did Vladimir K. Zworykin die?

    Vladimir K. Zworykin died on July 29, 1982.