Charles Pelot Summerall

American military officer (1867–1955); US Army Chief of Staff from 1926 to 1930
Person human Q5081580
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Charles Pelot Summerall

Summary

Charles Pelot Summerall is a human[1]. He was born on March 4, 1867[2]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[3]. He died on May 14, 1955[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles Pelot Summerall died in Washington, D.C.[3].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall was born on March 4, 1867[2].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall died on May 14, 1955[4].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's professions included military officer[5].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's professions included teacher[6].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[10].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[11].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall was educated at United States Military Academy[12].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall was educated at Porter-Gaud School[13].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall received the Silver Star[14].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall is recorded as male[15].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's military branch is recorded as United States Army[17].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's Commons category is recorded as Charles P. Summerall[18].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[19].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's family name is recorded as Summerall[21].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's given name is recorded as Charles[22].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's allegiance is recorded as United States[23].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's start of work period is recorded as 1892[24].
  • Charles Pelot Summerall's end of work period is recorded as 1931[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Pelot Summerall was born on March 4, 1867[2].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[12], a military academy[26], in United States[27], founded in 1802[28] and Porter-Gaud School[13], a private school[29], in United States[30], founded in 1867[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[5] and teacher[6]. Positions held include Chief of Staff of the United States Army[10], a position[32], in United States[33], founded in 1903[34].

Recognition

Charles Pelot Summerall received the Silver Star[14].

Death and Burial

Charles Pelot Summerall died on May 14, 1955[4]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[3]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Charles Pelot Summerall ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where did Charles Pelot Summerall die?

Charles Pelot Summerall passed away in Washington, D.C.[3].

What did Charles Pelot Summerall do for work?

Charles Pelot Summerall worked as military officer[5] and teacher[6].

Where did Charles Pelot Summerall go to school?

Charles Pelot Summerall was educated at United States Military Academy[12] and Porter-Gaud School[13].

What awards did Charles Pelot Summerall receive?

Honors received include Silver Star[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, teacher
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Charles
    Allegiance United States
    Family name Summerall
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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