Donald B. Duncan

United States admiral (1896–1975)
Person human Q5293993
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Donald B. Duncan

Summary

Donald B. Duncan is a human[1]. Born in Alpena[2], he… he was born on +1896-09-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Pensacola[4]. He died on +1975-09-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Donald B. Duncan's place of birth was Alpena[2].
  • Donald B. Duncan passed away in Pensacola[4].
  • Donald B. Duncan was born on +1896-09-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Donald B. Duncan died on +1975-09-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Barrancas National Cemetery[8].
  • Donald B. Duncan held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Donald B. Duncan worked as a military officer[6].
  • Donald B. Duncan held the position of Vice Chief of Naval Operations[10].
  • Donald B. Duncan was educated at Harvard University[11].
  • Donald B. Duncan's education included a stint at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences[12].
  • Donald B. Duncan was educated at United States Naval Academy[13].
  • Donald B. Duncan received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • Donald B. Duncan's image is recorded as Donald B Duncan.jpg[15].
  • Donald B. Duncan is recorded as male[16].
  • Donald B. Duncan's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Donald B. Duncan's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[18].
  • Donald B. Duncan's Commons category is recorded as Donald B. Duncan[19].
  • Donald B. Duncan's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[20].
  • Donald B. Duncan's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 47334054[21].
  • Donald B. Duncan's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[22].
  • Donald B. Duncan's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/01fh7b[23].
  • Donald B. Duncan's family name is recorded as Duncan[24].
  • Donald B. Duncan's given name is recorded as Donald[25].
  • Donald B. Duncan's Prabook ID is recorded as 2392964[26].

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Origins and Family

Donald B. Duncan's place of birth was Alpena[2]. He was born on +1896-09-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[11], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1636[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30]; Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences[12], an academic institution[31], in United States[32], founded in 1847[33]; and United States Naval Academy[13], a naval academy[34], in United States[35], founded in 1845[36], headquartered in Naval Academy[37].

Career and Affiliations

Donald B. Duncan's professions included military officer[6]. He held the position of Vice Chief of Naval Operations[10].

Recognition

Donald B. Duncan received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].

Death and Burial

Donald B. Duncan died on +1975-09-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Pensacola[4]. He is buried at Barrancas National Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Donald B. Duncan include USS Duncan[38], a frigate[39].

Why It Matters

Donald B. Duncan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include USS Duncan[38], a frigate[39].

FAQs

Where was Donald B. Duncan born?

Donald B. Duncan's place of birth was Alpena[2].

Where did Donald B. Duncan die?

Donald B. Duncan died in Pensacola[4].

What did Donald B. Duncan do for work?

Donald B. Duncan worked as military officer[6].

Where did Donald B. Duncan go to school?

Donald B. Duncan was educated at Harvard University[11], Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences[12], and United States Naval Academy[13].

What awards did Donald B. Duncan receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . 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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