Eddie Rickenbacker
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Summary
Eddie Rickenbacker was born on October 8, 1890[1], in Columbus[2]. He died on July 23, 1973[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a fighter pilot[5], racing automobile driver[6], military officer[7], businessperson[8], and entrepreneur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,787 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Green Lawn Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: national hero[13]
- Award received: Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14], Medal of Honor[15], Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], National Aviation Hall of Fame[17], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[18], Medal for Merit[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Military branch: United States Army[21]
- Commons category: Eddie Rickenbacker[22]
- Military, police or special rank: major[23]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[24]
- Sport: auto racing[25]
- Family name: Rickenbacker[26]
- Given name: Edward[27], Vernon[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Eddie Rickenbacker[29]
- Commons gallery: Eddie Rickenbacker[30]
- Work location: New York City[31], Coconut Grove[32]
- Allegiance: United States[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Nickname: Eddie[35]
- Owner of: Eastern Air Lines[36]
- Start of work period: 1917[37]
Why It Matters
Eddie Rickenbacker has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Eddie Rickenbacker born?
Eddie Rickenbacker was born in Columbus[2].
Where did Eddie Rickenbacker die?
Eddie Rickenbacker died in Zurich[4].
What did Eddie Rickenbacker do for work?
Eddie Rickenbacker worked as a fighter pilot[5], racing automobile driver[6], military officer[7], businessperson[8], and entrepreneur[9].
What awards did Eddie Rickenbacker receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14], Medal of Honor[15], Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], and National Aviation Hall of Fame[17].