Albert Scott Crossfield

United States Navy officer (1921-2006)
Person human Q955842
Albert Scott Crossfield
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Albert Scott Crossfield

Summary

Albert Scott Crossfield is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berkeley[2]. He was born on October 2, 1921[3]. He passed away in Atlanta[4]. He died on April 19, 2006[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], military flight engineer[7], aircraft pilot[8], and astronaut[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Albert Scott Crossfield was born in Berkeley[2].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield died in Atlanta[4].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield was born on October 2, 1921[3].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield died on April 19, 2006[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield worked as a military officer[6].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield's professions included military flight engineer[7].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield worked as an aircraft pilot[8].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield worked as an astronaut[9].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield was educated at University of Washington[13].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield's education included a stint at Florida Institute of Technology[14].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield received the Harmon Trophy[15].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[16].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield received the International Space Hall of Fame[17].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield is recorded as male[18].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[20].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield's Commons category is recorded as Albert Scott Crossfield[21].
  • The cause of death was aviation accident[22].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield's family name is recorded as Crossfield[24].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield's given name is recorded as Albert[25].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield's given name is recorded as Scott[26].
  • Albert Scott Crossfield's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Berkeley[2], Albert Scott Crossfield… he was born on October 2, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at University of Washington[13], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30] and Florida Institute of Technology[14], an institute of technology[31], in United States[32], founded in 1958[33], headquartered in Melbourne[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], military flight engineer[7], aircraft pilot[8], and astronaut[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Harmon Trophy[15], an award[35]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[16], an aviation museum[36], in United States[37], founded in 1962[38]; and International Space Hall of Fame[17], a hall of fame[39], in United States[40], founded in 1976[41].

Death and Burial

Albert Scott Crossfield died on April 19, 2006[5]. He passed away in Atlanta[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[22]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Albert Scott Crossfield ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Albert Scott Crossfield born?

Albert Scott Crossfield was born in Berkeley[2].

Where did Albert Scott Crossfield die?

Albert Scott Crossfield died in Atlanta[4].

What did Albert Scott Crossfield do for work?

Albert Scott Crossfield worked as military officer[6], military flight engineer[7], aircraft pilot[8], and astronaut[9].

Where did Albert Scott Crossfield go to school?

Albert Scott Crossfield was educated at University of Washington[13] and Florida Institute of Technology[14].

What awards did Albert Scott Crossfield receive?

Honors received include Harmon Trophy[15], National Aviation Hall of Fame[16], and International Space Hall of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . El Paso Times. Retrieved . nmspacemuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . cnn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, military flight engineer, aircraft pilot +1
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  2. 14d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, military flight engineer, aircraft pilot +1
    Manner of death accidental death
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