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Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov
M.V. Lomonosov by L.Miropolskiy after G.C.Prenner (1787, RAN).jpg
Native name
Михайло Васильевич Ломоносов
Born (1711-11-19)November 19, 1711
Denisovka, Archangelgorod Governorate, Russian Empire
Died April 15, 1765(1765-04-15) (aged 53)
Saint Petersburg
Alma mater Saint Petersburg State University, University of Marburg, Slavic Greek Latin Academy
Occupation Sphere of science: natural science, chemistry, physics, mineralogy, history, philology, optical devices and others. Lomonosov was also a poet.
Spouse(s) Elisabeth Zilch
Children Yelena

Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov (November 19 [O.S. November 8] 1711 – April 15 [O.S. April 4] 1765) was a Russian polymath, scientist and writer. Lomonosov made important contributions to literature, education, and science. Among his discoveries was the atmosphere of Venus. As a scientist, he contributed to the fields of chemistry, physics, mineralogy, history, art, philology and optics, amongst others. Lomonosov was also a poet, and influenced the development of the modern Russian literary language.


Images for kids

  • Lomonosov-house marburg1

    The Lomonosov house in Marburg

  • Lomonosov Poltava 1762 1764

    The most grandiose of Lomonosov's mosaics depicts the Battle of Poltava.

  • Ekaterina II and Lomonosov

    Catherine II of Russia visits Mikhail Lomonosov in 1764. 1884 painting by Ivan Feodorov

  • Lomonosov 1761German Fig

    Diagrams from Mikhail Lomonosov's "The Appearance of Venus on the Sun, Observed at the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Sciences on 26 May 1761"

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    1992 Russian gold coin


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