Buzz Aldrin
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Buzz Aldrin
Summary
Buzz Aldrin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glen Ridge[2]. He was born on January 20, 1930[3]. He worked as an air force officer[4], fighter pilot[5], astronaut[6], autobiographer[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,689 views/month, #2,367 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Buzz Aldrin's place of birth was Glen Ridge[2].
- Buzz Aldrin was born in Mountainside Medical Center[10].
- Buzz Aldrin was born in Montclair[11].
- Buzz Aldrin was born on January 20, 1930[3].
- Buzz Aldrin's father was Edwin Eugene Aldrin Sr.[12].
- Buzz Aldrin's mother was Marion Gladys Moon[13].
- Buzz Aldrin held citizenship in United States[14].
- Buzz Aldrin worked as an air force officer[4].
- Buzz Aldrin worked as a fighter pilot[5].
- Buzz Aldrin's professions included astronaut[6].
- Buzz Aldrin's professions included autobiographer[7].
- Buzz Aldrin's professions included science fiction writer[8].
- Buzz Aldrin's professions included engineer[15].
- Buzz Aldrin was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[16].
- Buzz Aldrin's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[17].
- Buzz Aldrin's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[18].
- Buzz Aldrin's education included a stint at Severn School[19].
- Buzz Aldrin's education included a stint at Montclair High School[20].
- Buzz Aldrin's doctoral advisor was Walter Wrigley[21].
- Buzz Aldrin's doctoral advisor was Myron A. Hoffman[22].
- Buzz Aldrin's doctoral advisor was Robert L. Halfman[23].
- Buzz Aldrin's doctoral advisor was Norman E. Sears[24].
- Buzz Aldrin received the Distinguished Flying Cross[25].
- Buzz Aldrin received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[26].
- Buzz Aldrin received the Order of Culture[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Glen Ridge[2], a borough of New Jersey[28], in United States[29]; Mountainside Medical Center[10], a hospital[30], in United States[31], founded in 1891[32]; and Montclair[11], a township of New Jersey[33], in United States[34]. Buzz Aldrin was born on January 20, 1930[3]. His father was Edwin Eugene Aldrin Sr.[12]. His mother was Marion Gladys Moon[13].
Education
Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[17], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1861[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; United States Military Academy[18], a military academy[39], in United States[40], founded in 1802[41]; Severn School[19], a school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1914[44]; and Montclair High School[20], a high school[45], in United States[46]. Doctoral advisors include Walter Wrigley[21], Myron A. Hoffman[22], Robert L. Halfman[23], and Norman E. Sears[24]. Buzz Aldrin earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[47].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include air force officer[4], fighter pilot[5], astronaut[6], autobiographer[7], science fiction writer[8], and engineer[15]. Among Buzz Aldrin's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[25], a courage award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1926[50]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[26], a grade of an order[51], in United States[52]; Order of Culture[27], an order[53], in Japan[54], founded in 1937[55]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[56], an award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1963[59]; Air Medal[60], a medallion[61], in United States[62], founded in 1942[63]; and Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[64], an award[65], in United States[66], founded in 1960[67].
Personal Life
Buzz Aldrin was affiliated with the Republican Party[68].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Buzz Aldrin include Buzz Lightyear[69], an anthropomorphic toy character[70], founded in 1995[71]; armalcolite[72], a mineral species[73]; and Crater![74], a lunar crater[75].
Why It Matters
Buzz Aldrin ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,689 views/month, #2,367 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
He is credited with the discovery of Statio Tranquillitatis[78], a launch and/or landing site[79]. Works attributed to him include Encounter with Tiber[80], a literary work[81]. Entities named for him include Buzz Lightyear[69], an anthropomorphic toy character[70], founded in 1995[71]; armalcolite[72], a mineral species[73]; and Crater![74], a lunar crater[75].
FAQs
Where was Buzz Aldrin born?
Buzz Aldrin's place of birth was Glen Ridge[2].
Who were Buzz Aldrin's parents?
Buzz Aldrin's father was Edwin Eugene Aldrin Sr.[12]. Buzz Aldrin's mother was Marion Gladys Moon[13].
What did Buzz Aldrin do for work?
Buzz Aldrin worked as air force officer[4], fighter pilot[5], astronaut[6], autobiographer[7], and science fiction writer[8].
Where did Buzz Aldrin go to school?
Buzz Aldrin was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[17], United States Military Academy[18], Severn School[19], and Montclair High School[20].
What awards did Buzz Aldrin receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[25], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[26], Order of Culture[27], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[56].
What did Buzz Aldrin discover?
Buzz Aldrin is credited as discoverer of Statio Tranquillitatis[78].