Alexander Butterfield

American military officer and government official (1926–2026)
Person human Q1668455
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Alexander Butterfield

Summary

Alexander Butterfield is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pensacola[2]. He was born on +1926-04-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in San Diego[4]. He died on +2026-03-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], and entrepreneur[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Butterfield was born in Pensacola[2].
  • Alexander Butterfield passed away in San Diego[4].
  • Alexander Butterfield was born on +1926-04-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Butterfield died on +2026-03-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexander Butterfield held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Alexander Butterfield's professions included military officer[6].
  • Alexander Butterfield's professions included politician[7].
  • Alexander Butterfield worked as an entrepreneur[8].
  • Alexander Butterfield held the position of Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration[11].
  • Alexander Butterfield's education included a stint at University of Maryland[12].
  • Alexander Butterfield's education included a stint at George Washington University[13].
  • Alexander Butterfield was educated at University of California, San Diego[14].
  • Alexander Butterfield received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Alexander Butterfield is recorded as male[16].
  • Alexander Butterfield's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alexander Butterfield was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].
  • Alexander Butterfield's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[19].
  • Alexander Butterfield's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Butterfield[20].
  • Alexander Butterfield's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[21].
  • Alexander Butterfield was part of the conflict Vietnam War[22].
  • Alexander Butterfield's family name is recorded as Butterfield[23].
  • Alexander Butterfield's given name is recorded as Alexander[24].
  • Alexander Butterfield's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Alexander Butterfield's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Alexander Butterfield'}[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Butterfield was born in Pensacola[2]. He was born on +1926-04-06T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Maryland[12], a public research university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1858[29], headquartered in College Park[30]; George Washington University[13], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1821[33]; and University of California, San Diego[14], a public university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1960[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], and entrepreneur[8]. Alexander Butterfield held the position of Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration[11].

Recognition

Alexander Butterfield received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].

Personal Life

Alexander Butterfield was affiliated with the Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

Alexander Butterfield died on +2026-03-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in San Diego[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Butterfield ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Butterfield born?

Alexander Butterfield's place of birth was Pensacola[2].

Where did Alexander Butterfield die?

Alexander Butterfield passed away in San Diego[4].

What did Alexander Butterfield do for work?

Alexander Butterfield worked as military officer[6], politician[7], and entrepreneur[8].

Where did Alexander Butterfield go to school?

Alexander Butterfield was educated at University of Maryland[12], George Washington University[13], and University of California, San Diego[14].

What awards did Alexander Butterfield receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File. Retrieved . nbcnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . reuters.com. Retrieved . reuters.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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