Christopher Ferguson

American astronaut
Person human Q447057
Christopher Ferguson
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Christopher Ferguson

Summary

Christopher Ferguson is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on September 1, 1961[3]. He worked as a military officer[4], astronaut[5], engineer[6], and commercial astronaut[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Christopher Ferguson's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Christopher Ferguson was born on September 1, 1961[3].
  • Christopher Ferguson held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Christopher Ferguson held citizenship in Poland[10].
  • Christopher Ferguson worked as a military officer[4].
  • Christopher Ferguson's professions included astronaut[5].
  • Christopher Ferguson's professions included engineer[6].
  • Christopher Ferguson worked as a commercial astronaut[7].
  • Among Christopher Ferguson's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[11].
  • Christopher Ferguson was employed by Boeing[12].
  • Christopher Ferguson's education included a stint at Drexel University[13].
  • Christopher Ferguson's education included a stint at Naval Postgraduate School[14].
  • Christopher Ferguson's education included a stint at United States Naval Test Pilot School[15].
  • Christopher Ferguson was educated at Archbishop Ryan High School[16].
  • Christopher Ferguson received the Distinguished Flying Cross[17].
  • Christopher Ferguson received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].
  • Christopher Ferguson received the Air Medal[19].
  • Christopher Ferguson was a member of Max Q[20].
  • Christopher Ferguson is recorded as male[21].
  • Christopher Ferguson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Christopher Ferguson's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[23].
  • Christopher Ferguson is part of NASA Astronaut Group 17[24].
  • Christopher Ferguson's Commons category is recorded as Christopher Ferguson[25].
  • Christopher Ferguson's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[26].
  • Christopher Ferguson's family name is recorded as Ferguson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christopher Ferguson's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on September 1, 1961[3].

Education

Educated at Drexel University[13], a research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1891[30]; Naval Postgraduate School[14], a naval force university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1909[33]; United States Naval Test Pilot School[15], a military school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1945[36]; and Archbishop Ryan High School[16], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1966[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[4], astronaut[5], engineer[6], and commercial astronaut[7]. Employers include National Aeronautics and Space Administration[11], a space agency[40], in United States[41], founded in 1958[42], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[43] and Boeing[12], a public company[44], in United States[45], founded in 1916[46], headquartered in Seattle[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[17], a courage award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1926[50]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], a grade of an order[51], in United States[52]; and Air Medal[19], a medallion[53], in United States[54], founded in 1942[55].

Why It Matters

Christopher Ferguson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Christopher Ferguson born?

Christopher Ferguson's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

What did Christopher Ferguson do for work?

Christopher Ferguson worked as military officer[4], astronaut[5], engineer[6], and commercial astronaut[7].

Where did Christopher Ferguson go to school?

Christopher Ferguson was educated at Drexel University[13], Naval Postgraduate School[14], United States Naval Test Pilot School[15], and Archbishop Ryan High School[16].

What awards did Christopher Ferguson receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[17], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], and Air Medal[19].

References

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  28. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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