Andreas Vyshinsky
Soviet politician, jurist and diplomat (1883-1954)
1883 — 1954
Quick Facts
Profession
Soviet politician, jurist and diplomat (1883-1954)
Born
December 10, 1883
Died
1954 (age ~71)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
lawyer, politician, diplomat
Soviet UnionBorn in OdesaDied in New York City
1883
Born in Odesa (1883-12-10)
1933
AwardOrder of the Red Banner of Labour
1935
PositionProcurator General of the Soviet Union (1935–1939)
1937
AwardOrder of Lenin
1939
PositionDeputy Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars (1939–1944)
1943
AwardOrder of Lenin
About
Andrey Yanuaryevich Vyshinsky was a Soviet politician, jurist and diplomat. He is best known as a state prosecutor of Joseph Stalin's Moscow Trials and in the Nuremberg trials. He was the Soviet Foreign Minister from 1949 to 1953, after having served as Deputy Foreign Minister under Vyacheslav Molotov since 1940. He also headed the Institute of State and Law in the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union.
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Who is Andreas Vyshinsky?+
Andrey Yanuaryevich Vyshinsky was a Soviet politician, jurist and diplomat. He is best known as a state prosecutor of Joseph Stalin's Moscow Trials and in the Nuremberg trials. He was the Soviet Foreign Minister from 1949 to 1953, after having served as Deputy Foreign Minister under Vyacheslav Molot
What does the name Andreas mean?+
The name Andreas means "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is of German origin.
When was Andreas Vyshinsky born?+
Andreas Vyshinsky was born on December 10, 1883.
When did Andreas Vyshinsky die?+
Andreas Vyshinsky died in 1954, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Ανδρέας)
The name Andreas is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andreas — December 10, 1883
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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