NIKOLAI KIBALCHICH

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 10/31/1853     Death: 4/15/1881

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Nikolai Ivanovich Kibalchich was a Russian revolutionary and rocket pioneer who took part in the assassination of Tsar Alexander II as the main explosive expert for Narodnaya Volya. He was a distant cousin of revolutionary Victor Serge.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Nikolai Kibalchich was intellectually unique for his dual roles as a revolutionary and a rocket pioneer, showcasing a diverse range of talents and interests. His involvement in the assassination of Tsar Alexander II demonstrated his expertise as an explosive expert, while his contributions to rocketry highlighted his innovative spirit and scientific prowess, making him a multifaceted figure in history.

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