# Ivan Pavlov

_Russian physiologist (1849–1936)_

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> Ivan Petrovich Pavlov was a Russian and Soviet experimental neurologist and physiologist known for his discovery of classical conditioning through his experiments with dogs. Pavlov also conducted significant research on the physiology of digestion, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1904.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 26 September 1849 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42985#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ryazan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42985#P19))
- **Died:** 27 February 1936 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42985#P570))
- **Place of death:** Saint Petersburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42985#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Russian Empire; Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42985#P27))
- **Occupation:** chemist; physiologist; neurologist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42985#P106))
- **Education:** Saint Petersburg State University; S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42985#P69))
- **Spouse:** Sara Pavlov ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42985#P26))
- **Awards:** Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; Copley Medal; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Cothenius Medal; Croonian Medal and Lecture; Foreign Member of the Royal Society; Baly Medal; Order of Saint Stanislaus; Order of St. Vladimir ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42985#P166))

## Questions

**When was Ivan Pavlov born?**  
Ivan Pavlov was born on 26 September 1849 in Ryazan.

**Where did Ivan Pavlov study?**  
Ivan Pavlov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University, S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ivan Pavlov](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Pavlov) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q42985](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42985) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ivan Pavlov NLM3.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ivan_Pavlov_NLM3.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Ivan Pavlov". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ivan-pavlov. Retrieved 5 November 2026.