Bernt Balchen
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Summary
Bernt Balchen is a human[1]. Born in Tveit[2], he… he was born on October 23, 1899[3]. He passed away in Mount Kisco[4]. He died on October 17, 1973[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], military officer[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Bernt Balchen's place of birth was Tveit[2].
- Bernt Balchen was born in Tveit Municipality[10].
- Bernt Balchen passed away in Mount Kisco[4].
- Bernt Balchen was born on October 23, 1899[3].
- Bernt Balchen died on October 17, 1973[5].
- Bernt Balchen is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
- Bernt Balchen held citizenship in Norway[12].
- Bernt Balchen held citizenship in United States[13].
- Bernt Balchen's professions included explorer[6].
- Bernt Balchen worked as a military officer[7].
- Bernt Balchen's professions included aircraft pilot[8].
- Bernt Balchen received the Distinguished Flying Cross[14].
- Bernt Balchen received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].
- Bernt Balchen received the Air Medal[16].
- Bernt Balchen received the Harmon Trophy[17].
- Bernt Balchen received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[18].
- Bernt Balchen received the Congressional Gold Medal[19].
- Bernt Balchen is recorded as male[20].
- Bernt Balchen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Bernt Balchen's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[22].
- Bernt Balchen's Commons category is recorded as Bernt Balchen[23].
- Bernt Balchen's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[24].
- The cause of death was bone cancer[25].
- Bernt Balchen's residence is recorded as Oslo Municipality[26].
- Bernt Balchen was part of the conflict World War II[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Tveit[2], an urban area in Norway[28], in Norway[29] and Tveit Municipality[10], a former municipality of Norway[30], in Norway[31]. Bernt Balchen was born on October 23, 1899[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], military officer[7], and aircraft pilot[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[14], a courage award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1926[34]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[35], in United States[36]; Air Medal[16], a medallion[37], in United States[38], founded in 1942[39]; Harmon Trophy[17], an award[40]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[18], a grade of an order[41], in Norway[42]; and Congressional Gold Medal[19], a medallion[43], in United States[44], founded in 1776[45].
Death and Burial
Bernt Balchen died on October 17, 1973[5]. He died in Mount Kisco[4]. The cause of death was bone cancer[25]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Bernt Balchen include Balchen Glacier[46], a glacier[47]; Mount Balchen[48], a mountain[49]; and Balchen Mountain[50], a mountain[51].
Why It Matters
Bernt Balchen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Balchen Glacier[46], a glacier[47]; Mount Balchen[48], a mountain[49]; and Balchen Mountain[50], a mountain[51].
FAQs
Where was Bernt Balchen born?
Bernt Balchen was born in Tveit[2].
Where did Bernt Balchen die?
Bernt Balchen died in Mount Kisco[4].
What did Bernt Balchen do for work?
Bernt Balchen worked as explorer[6], military officer[7], and aircraft pilot[8].
What awards did Bernt Balchen receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[14], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], Air Medal[16], and Harmon Trophy[17].