Bob Cowell

American swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, U.S. Navy officer (1924-1960)
Person human Q4932151
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Bob Cowell

Summary

Bob Cowell is a human[1]. Born in Pennsylvania[2], he… he was born on June 12, 1924[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on January 11, 1960[5]. He worked as a swimmer[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bob Cowell was born in Pennsylvania[2].
  • Bob Cowell passed away in Athens[4].
  • Bob Cowell was born on June 12, 1924[3].
  • Bob Cowell died on January 11, 1960[5].
  • Bob Cowell held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Bob Cowell's professions included swimmer[6].
  • Bob Cowell worked as a military officer[7].
  • Bob Cowell was educated at United States Naval Academy[10].
  • Bob Cowell is recorded as male[11].
  • Bob Cowell's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Bob Cowell's member of sports team is recorded as Navy Midshipmen[13].
  • Bob Cowell's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[14].
  • Bob Cowell's sport is recorded as competitive swimming[15].
  • Bob Cowell's family name is recorded as Cowell[16].
  • Bob Cowell's given name is recorded as Robert[17].
  • Bob Cowell's participant in is recorded as 1948 Summer Olympics[18].
  • Bob Cowell's participant in is recorded as swimming at the 1948 Summer Olympics – men's 100 metre backstroke[19].
  • Bob Cowell's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Bob'}[20].
  • Bob Cowell's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Robert Elmer Cowell'}[21].
  • Bob Cowell's country for sport is recorded as United States[22].
  • Bob Cowell's height is recorded as {'unit': 'Q174728', 'amount': '+193'}[23].
  • Bob Cowell's mass is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11570', 'amount': '+88'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Bob Cowell was born in Pennsylvania[2]. He was born on June 12, 1924[3].

Education

Bob Cowell's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include swimmer[6] and military officer[7].

Death and Burial

Bob Cowell died on January 11, 1960[5]. He died in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Bob Cowell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Bob Cowell born?

Bob Cowell's place of birth was Pennsylvania[2].

Where did Bob Cowell die?

Bob Cowell passed away in Athens[4].

What did Bob Cowell do for work?

Bob Cowell worked as swimmer[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Bob Cowell go to school?

Bob Cowell was educated at United States Naval Academy[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Pennsylvania
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