Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.
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Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was born on April 6, 1892 in Brooklyn[1][2][3][4][5][6] and died on February 2, 1981 in Palm Springs. A United States citizen, he worked as an entrepreneur, aircraft pilot, businessperson, aerospace engineer, and aircraft designer. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the United States Naval Academy.
Douglas received numerous honors including the Daniel Guggenheim Medal, induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, the Franklin Medal, the J. C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering, the Collier Trophy, the Legion of Honour, and two additional awards[7][8]. He was also a member of the National Academy of Engineering[9].
Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.
Summary
Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. is a human[1]. Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was born in Brooklyn[2]. Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was born on +1892-04-06T00:00:00Z[3]. Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. passed away in Palm Springs[4]. Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. died on +1981-02-02T00:00:00Z[5]. Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. worked as an entrepreneur[6], aircraft pilot[7], businessperson[8], aerospace engineer[9], and aircraft designer[10]. Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Brooklyn[2], Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.…
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. passed away in Palm Springs[4].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was born on +1892-04-06T00:00:00Z[3].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. died on +1981-02-02T00:00:00Z[5].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. held citizenship in United States[12].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.'s professions included entrepreneur[6].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. worked as a businessperson[8].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. worked as an aerospace engineer[9].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. worked as an aircraft designer[10].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.'s education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[13].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was educated at United States Naval Academy[14].
- A notable work attributed to Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. is Douglas DC-3[15].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. received the Daniel Guggenheim Medal[16].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[17].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. received the Franklin Medal[18].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. received the J. C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering[19].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. received the Collier Trophy[20].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. received the Legion of Honour[21].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was a member of National Academy of Engineering[22].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.'s image is recorded as Donald W. Douglas (cropped).jpg[23].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. is recorded as male[24].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.'s signature is recorded as Sign of Don Douglas Sr.png[26].
- Donald Wills Douglas, Sr.'s ISNI is recorded as 000000002893560X[27].
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Origins and Family
Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was born in Brooklyn[2]. Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was born on +1892-04-06T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[13], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and United States Naval Academy[14], a naval academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1845[34], headquartered in Naval Academy[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], aircraft pilot[7], businessperson[8], aerospace engineer[9], and aircraft designer[10].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. is Douglas DC-3[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal[16], a science award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1928[38]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[17], an aviation museum[39], in United States[40], founded in 1962[41]; Franklin Medal[18], a science award[42], in United States[43]; J. C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering[19], an engineering award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1968[46]; Collier Trophy[20], a science award[47], in United States[48]; and Legion of Honour[21], a state order[49], in France[50], founded in 1802[51].
Death and Burial
Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. died on +1981-02-02T00:00:00Z[5]. Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. passed away in Palm Springs[4].
Why It Matters
Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[11] Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. born?
Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was born in Brooklyn[2].
Where did Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. die?
Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. passed away in Palm Springs[4].
What did Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. do for work?
Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. worked as entrepreneur[6], aircraft pilot[7], businessperson[8], aerospace engineer[9], and aircraft designer[10].
Where did Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. go to school?
Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[13] and United States Naval Academy[14].
What awards did Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. receive?
Honors received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal[16], National Aviation Hall of Fame[17], Franklin Medal[18], and J. C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering[19].