Clifton Sprague

United States U.S. Navy Vice admiral (1896–1955)
Person human Q347178
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Clifton Sprague

Summary

Clifton Sprague is a human[1]. He was born in Dorchester[2]. He was born on +1896-01-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in San Diego[4]. He died on +1955-04-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Clifton Sprague's place of birth was Dorchester[2].
  • Clifton Sprague passed away in San Diego[4].
  • Clifton Sprague was born on +1896-01-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Clifton Sprague died on +1955-04-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery[8].
  • Clifton Sprague held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Clifton Sprague's professions included military officer[6].
  • Clifton Sprague's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[10].
  • Clifton Sprague was educated at Roxbury Latin School[11].
  • Clifton Sprague received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12].
  • Clifton Sprague received the Navy Cross[13].
  • Clifton Sprague's image is recorded as 80-G-465329 (21921093684).jpg[14].
  • Clifton Sprague is recorded as male[15].
  • Clifton Sprague's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Clifton Sprague's ISNI is recorded as 0000000043640527[17].
  • Clifton Sprague's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 37724501[18].
  • Clifton Sprague's GND ID is recorded as 119341158[19].
  • Clifton Sprague's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[20].
  • Clifton Sprague's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n95028314[21].
  • Clifton Sprague's Commons category is recorded as Clifton Sprague[22].
  • Clifton Sprague's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[23].
  • Clifton Sprague's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 3432822[24].
  • Clifton Sprague's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[25].
  • Clifton Sprague's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[26].
  • Clifton Sprague's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/026tny[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Clifton Sprague's place of birth was Dorchester[2]. He was born on +1896-01-08T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at United States Naval Academy[10], a naval academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1845[30], headquartered in Naval Academy[31] and Roxbury Latin School[11], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1645[34].

Career and Affiliations

Clifton Sprague's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12], a grade of an order[35], in United States[36] and Navy Cross[13], a courage award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1919[39].

Death and Burial

Clifton Sprague died on +1955-04-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in San Diego[4]. Burial took place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Clifton Sprague ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Clifton Sprague born?

Clifton Sprague's place of birth was Dorchester[2].

Where did Clifton Sprague die?

Clifton Sprague died in San Diego[4].

What did Clifton Sprague do for work?

Clifton Sprague worked as military officer[6].

Where did Clifton Sprague go to school?

Clifton Sprague was educated at United States Naval Academy[10] and Roxbury Latin School[11].

What awards did Clifton Sprague receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12] and Navy Cross[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . viaf.org. viaf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at United States Naval Academy, Roxbury Latin School
    Place of death San Diego
    Military branch United States Navy
    Award received
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