Bessie Coleman

American aviator (1892–1926)
Person human Q254376
Bessie Coleman
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Bessie Coleman

Summary

Bessie Coleman is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Atlanta[2]. She was born on January 26, 1892[3]. She passed away in Jacksonville[4]. She died on April 30, 1926[5]. She worked as an aircraft pilot[6], human rights defender[7], and stunt pilot[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Atlanta[2], Bessie Coleman…
  • Bessie Coleman passed away in Jacksonville[4].
  • Bessie Coleman was born on January 26, 1892[3].
  • Bessie Coleman died on April 30, 1926[5].
  • Burial took place at Lincoln Cemetery[10].
  • Bessie Coleman held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Bessie Coleman is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
  • Bessie Coleman worked as an aircraft pilot[6].
  • Bessie Coleman worked as a human rights defender[7].
  • Bessie Coleman worked as a stunt pilot[8].
  • Bessie Coleman's education included a stint at Langston University[13].
  • Bessie Coleman was educated at Caudron School of Aviation[14].
  • Bessie Coleman received the National Women's Hall of Fame[15].
  • Bessie Coleman received the Women in Aviation International[16].
  • Bessie Coleman received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[17].
  • Bessie Coleman is recorded as female[18].
  • Bessie Coleman's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Bessie Coleman's Commons category is recorded as Bessie Coleman[20].
  • The cause of death was aviation accident[21].
  • Bessie Coleman's residence is recorded as Waxahachie[22].
  • Bessie Coleman's residence is recorded as Atlanta[23].
  • Bessie Coleman's residence is recorded as Langston[24].
  • Bessie Coleman's residence is recorded as Chicago[25].
  • Bessie Coleman's family name is recorded as Coleman[26].
  • Bessie Coleman's given name is recorded as Bessie[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bessie Coleman was born in Atlanta[2]. She was born on January 26, 1892[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].

Education

Educated at Langston University[13], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1897[30] and Caudron School of Aviation[14], an academic institution[31], in France[32], founded in 1910[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6], human rights defender[7], and stunt pilot[8].

Recognition

Awards received include National Women's Hall of Fame[15], a 501(c)(3) organization[34], in United States[35], founded in 1969[36]; Women in Aviation International[16], a nonprofit organization[37], in United States[38], founded in 1990[39], headquartered in Germantown[40]; and National Aviation Hall of Fame[17], an aviation museum[41], in United States[42], founded in 1962[43].

Death and Burial

Bessie Coleman died on April 30, 1926[5]. She died in Jacksonville[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[21]. Burial took place at Lincoln Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Bessie Coleman has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Bessie Coleman born?

Born in Atlanta[2], Bessie Coleman…

Where did Bessie Coleman die?

Bessie Coleman passed away in Jacksonville[4].

What did Bessie Coleman do for work?

Bessie Coleman worked as aircraft pilot[6], human rights defender[7], and stunt pilot[8].

Where did Bessie Coleman go to school?

Bessie Coleman was educated at Langston University[13] and Caudron School of Aviation[14].

What awards did Bessie Coleman receive?

Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[15], Women in Aviation International[16], and National Aviation Hall of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . womenshistory.org. Retrieved . womenshistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . pioneersofflight.si.edu. Retrieved . pioneersofflight.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . womenofthehall.org. womenofthehall.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Notable Black American Women. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . 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
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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