Charles Duke
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Charles Duke
Summary
Charles Duke is a human[1]. He was born in Charlotte[2]. He was born on October 3, 1935[3]. He worked as an air force officer[4], astronaut[5], test pilot[6], fighter pilot[7], and flight instructor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,543 views/month, #6,109 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Charles Duke was born in Charlotte[2].
- Charles Duke was born on October 3, 1935[3].
- Charles Duke held citizenship in United States[10].
- English was Charles Duke's native language[11].
- Charles Duke's professions included air force officer[4].
- Charles Duke worked as an astronaut[5].
- Charles Duke worked as a test pilot[6].
- Charles Duke worked as a fighter pilot[7].
- Charles Duke worked as a flight instructor[8].
- Charles Duke's professions included aircraft pilot[12].
- Among Charles Duke's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[13].
- Charles Duke's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[14].
- Charles Duke was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[15].
- Charles Duke was educated at Admiral Farragut Academy[16].
- Charles Duke was educated at United States Naval Academy[17].
- Charles Duke was educated at Lancaster High School[18].
- Charles Duke received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19].
- Charles Duke received the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[20].
- Charles Duke received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[21].
- Charles Duke received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[22].
- Charles Duke received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[23].
- Charles Duke received the International Space Hall of Fame[24].
- Charles Duke is recorded as male[25].
- Charles Duke's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Charles Duke is part of NASA Astronaut Group 5[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1935-10-03[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 44048216-d282-4849-acd9-29af074508a2[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Charlotte[2], Charles Duke… he was born on October 3, 1935[3]. English was his native language[11].
Education
Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[14], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1861[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[15], a flight school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1944[38]; Admiral Farragut Academy[16], a university-preparatory school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1933[41]; United States Naval Academy[17], a naval academy[42], in United States[43], founded in 1845[44], headquartered in Naval Academy[45]; and Lancaster High School[18], a high school[46], in United States[47], founded in 1923[48].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include air force officer[4], astronaut[5], test pilot[6], fighter pilot[7], flight instructor[8], and aircraft pilot[12]. Among Charles Duke's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[13].
Recognition
Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], a grade of an order[49], in United States[50]; United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[20], a hall of fame[51], in United States[52]; NASA Distinguished Service Medal[21], a medallion[53], in United States[54], founded in 1959[55]; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[22], an award[56], in United States[57]; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[23], an award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1960[60]; and International Space Hall of Fame[24], a hall of fame[61], in United States[62], founded in 1976[63].
Why It Matters
Charles Duke ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,543 views/month, #6,109 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
FAQs
Where was Charles Duke born?
Charles Duke was born in Charlotte[2].
What did Charles Duke do for work?
Charles Duke worked as air force officer[4], astronaut[5], test pilot[6], fighter pilot[7], and flight instructor[8].
Where did Charles Duke go to school?
Charles Duke was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[14], U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[15], Admiral Farragut Academy[16], and United States Naval Academy[17].
What awards did Charles Duke receive?
Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[20], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[21], and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[22].