Alan Goodrich Kirk

United States Navy admiral (1888–1963)
Person human Q1388965
Alan Goodrich Kirk
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Alan Goodrich Kirk

Summary

Alan Goodrich Kirk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on October 30, 1888[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on October 15, 1963[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alan Goodrich Kirk was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk died in New York City[4].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk was born on October 30, 1888[3].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk died on October 15, 1963[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk was married to Lydia Chapin Kirk[10].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk held the position of ambassador[12].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[13].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal[14].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk is recorded as male[17].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[19].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk's Commons category is recorded as Alan Goodrich Kirk[20].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[21].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk's family name is recorded as Kikr[24].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk's given name is recorded as Alan[25].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk's given name is recorded as Goodrich[26].
  • Alan Goodrich Kirk's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Alan Goodrich Kirk'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Alan Goodrich Kirk… he was born on October 30, 1888[3].

Education

Alan Goodrich Kirk was educated at United States Naval Academy[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and diplomat[7]. Alan Goodrich Kirk held the position of ambassador[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Navy Distinguished Service Medal[14], a medallion[28], in United States[29], founded in 1919[30]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

Among Alan Goodrich Kirk's spouses was Lydia Chapin Kirk[10].

Death and Burial

Alan Goodrich Kirk died on October 15, 1963[5]. He died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alan Goodrich Kirk include USS Kirk[36], a frigate[37].

Why It Matters

Alan Goodrich Kirk ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include USS Kirk[36], a frigate[37].

FAQs

Where was Alan Goodrich Kirk born?

Alan Goodrich Kirk was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Alan Goodrich Kirk die?

Alan Goodrich Kirk died in New York City[4].

Who was Alan Goodrich Kirk married to?

Alan Goodrich Kirk's spouses include Lydia Chapin Kirk[10].

What did Alan Goodrich Kirk do for work?

Alan Goodrich Kirk worked as military personnel[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Alan Goodrich Kirk go to school?

Alan Goodrich Kirk was educated at United States Naval Academy[13].

What awards did Alan Goodrich Kirk receive?

Honors received include Navy Distinguished Service Medal[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[15], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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