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Donald S. Lopez, Sr.

World War II flying ace; deputy director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (1923–2008)
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Donald S. Lopez, Sr.

Summary

Donald S. Lopez, Sr. is a human[1]. Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. Donald S. Lopez, Sr. was born on July 15, 1923[3]. Donald S. Lopez, Sr. passed away in Durham[4]. Donald S. Lopez, Sr. died on March 3, 2008[5]. Donald S. Lopez, Sr. worked as a military officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and fighter pilot[8]. Donald S. Lopez, Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. passed away in Durham[4].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. was born on July 15, 1923[3].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. died on March 3, 2008[5].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Donald S. Lopez, Sr. was Donald S. Lopez, Jr.[11].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. worked as a military officer[6].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s professions included aircraft pilot[7].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. worked as a fighter pilot[8].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s field of work was aviation[13].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. held the position of museum director[14].
  • Among Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s employers was National Air and Space Museum[15].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[16].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. is recorded as male[17].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[19].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[20].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr. was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s family name is recorded as Lopez[22].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s given name is recorded as Donald[23].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Smithsonian Names[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], Donald S. Lopez, Sr.… Donald S. Lopez, Sr. was born on July 15, 1923[3].

Education

Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s education included a stint at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and fighter pilot[8]. Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s field of work was aviation[13]. Among his employers was National Air and Space Museum[15]. Donald S. Lopez, Sr. held the position of museum director[14].

Personal Life

A child of Donald S. Lopez, Sr. was Donald S. Lopez, Jr.[11].

Death and Burial

Donald S. Lopez, Sr. died on March 3, 2008[5]. Donald S. Lopez, Sr. died in Durham[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Donald S. Lopez, Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Donald S. Lopez, Sr. born?

Donald S. Lopez, Sr.'s place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

Where did Donald S. Lopez, Sr. die?

Donald S. Lopez, Sr. passed away in Durham[4].

What did Donald S. Lopez, Sr. do for work?

Donald S. Lopez, Sr. worked as military officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and fighter pilot[8].

Where did Donald S. Lopez, Sr. go to school?

Donald S. Lopez, Sr. was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . nasm.si.edu. nasm.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Databazeknih.cz author id → 112975
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    Military, police or special rank → lieutenant colonel
    Gnd id → 129411477
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