Andrej Tupolev
Russian and Soviet aerospace engineer (1888-1972)
1888 — 1972
Quick Facts
Profession
Russian and Soviet aerospace engineer (1888-1972)
Born
November 10, 1888
Died
1972 (age ~84)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
engineer, politician, businessperson
Russian EmpireBorn in PustomazovoDied in Moscow
1888
Born in Pustomazovo (1888-11-10)
1908
EducationStudied at Bauman Moscow State Technical University (1908–1918)
1926
AwardHero of Labour
1933
AwardOrder of Lenin
1933
AwardOrder of the Red Banner of Labour
1933
AwardOrder of the Red Star
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Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev was a Russian and later Soviet aeronautical engineer known for his pioneering aircraft designs as the director of the Tupolev Design Bureau.
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Who is Andrej Tupolev?+
Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev was a Russian and later Soviet aeronautical engineer known for his pioneering aircraft designs as the director of the Tupolev Design Bureau.
What does the name Andrej mean?+
The name Andrej means "a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.". It is of German origin.
When was Andrej Tupolev born?+
Andrej Tupolev was born on November 10, 1888.
When did Andrej Tupolev die?+
Andrej Tupolev died in 1972, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.
The name Andrej is of German origin, meaning "a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andrej — November 10, 1888
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
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