Bessie Coleman
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Summary
Bessie Coleman was born on January 26, 1892[1], in Atlanta[2]. She died on April 30, 1926[3], in Jacksonville[4]. She worked as an aircraft pilot[5], human rights defender[6], and stunt pilot[7]. She ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,698 views/month, #6,305 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lincoln Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Educated at: Langston University[12], Caudron School of Aviation[13]
- Award received: National Women's Hall of Fame[14], Women in Aviation International[15], National Aviation Hall of Fame[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Commons category: Bessie Coleman[18]
- Cause of death: aviation accident[19]
- Residence: Waxahachie[20], Atlanta[21], Langston[22], Chicago[23]
- Family name: Coleman[24]
- Given name: Bessie[25], Elizabeth[26]
- Official website: http://www.bessiecoleman.org/[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bessie Coleman[28]
- Commons gallery: B[29]
- Work location: Chicago[30]
- Described at URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/11/obituaries/bessie-coleman-overlooked.html[31]
- Manner of death: accidental death[32]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Nickname: Bessie[35], Brave Bessie[36]
- Birth name: Elizabeth Coleman[37]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[38], gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[39]
- Assessment: pilot licensing and certification[40]
Why It Matters
Bessie Coleman has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Bessie Coleman born?
Bessie Coleman's place of birth was Atlanta[2].
Where did Bessie Coleman die?
Bessie Coleman passed away in Jacksonville[4].
What did Bessie Coleman do for work?
Bessie Coleman worked as an aircraft pilot[5], human rights defender[6], and stunt pilot[7].
Where did Bessie Coleman go to school?
Bessie Coleman was educated at Langston University[12] and Caudron School of Aviation[13].
What awards did Bessie Coleman receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[14], Women in Aviation International[15], and National Aviation Hall of Fame[16].