Charles Whitman
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Summary
Charles Whitman was born on June 24, 1941[1], in Lake Worth Beach[2]. He died on August 1, 1966[3], in Austin[4]. He worked as a mass murderer[5], spree killer[6], and sniper[7]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,394 views/month, #5,685 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Florida[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: University of Texas at Austin[11]
- Award received: Eagle Scout[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[14]
- Commons category: Charles Whitman[15]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[16]
- Family name: Whitman[17]
- Given name: Charles[18], Joseph[19]
- Significant event: University of Texas Tower Shooting[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Charles Whitman[21]
- Medical condition: glioblastoma[22]
- Manner of death: homicide[23]
- Number of victims of killer: 16[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Birth name: Charles Joseph Whitman[26]
- Name in native language: Charles Joseph Whitman[27]
Why It Matters
Charles Whitman has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Charles Whitman born?
Charles Whitman was born in Lake Worth Beach[2].
Where did Charles Whitman die?
Charles Whitman died in Austin[4].
What did Charles Whitman do for work?
Charles Whitman worked as a mass murderer[5], spree killer[6], and sniper[7].
Where did Charles Whitman go to school?
Charles Whitman was educated at University of Texas at Austin[11].
What awards did Charles Whitman receive?
Honors received include Eagle Scout[12].