Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.

former U.S. Department of Defense official and defense industry executive
Person human Q5342126
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Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.

Summary

Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. is a human[1]. Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.'s place of birth was Houston[2]. Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. was born on August 18, 1938[3]. Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. worked as a politician[4] and businessperson[5]. Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Houston[2], Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.…
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. was born on August 18, 1938[3].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. worked as a politician[4].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.'s professions included businessperson[5].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. held the position of United States Secretary of the Air Force[8].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. was educated at Texas A&M University[9].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.'s education included a stint at Georgia Tech[10].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. was educated at C. E. Byrd High School[11].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. received the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy[12].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[13].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.[17].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Aldridge[18].
  • Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.'s given name is recorded as Edward[19].

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Origins and Family

Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. was born in Houston[2]. Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. was born on August 18, 1938[3].

Education

Educated at Texas A&M University[9], a public research university[20], in United States[21], founded in 1876[22], headquartered in College Station[23]; Georgia Tech[10], a public research university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1885[26], headquartered in Atlanta[27]; and C. E. Byrd High School[11], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1925[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and businessperson[5]. Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. held the position of United States Secretary of the Air Force[8].

Recognition

Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. received the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy[12].

Personal Life

Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[16].

Why It Matters

Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[6] Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. born?

Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.'s place of birth was Houston[2].

What did Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. do for work?

Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. worked as politician[4] and businessperson[5].

Where did Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. go to school?

Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. was educated at Texas A&M University[9], Georgia Tech[10], and C. E. Byrd High School[11].

What awards did Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. receive?

Honors received include Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy[12].

References

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  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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