Edward Hanson

U.S. Navy Vice admiral and Governor of American Samoa (1889–1959)
Person human Q3467057
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Edward Hanson

Summary

Edward Hanson is a human[1]. Born in Alexandria[2], he… he was born on February 12, 1889[3]. He passed away in La Jolla[4]. He died on October 18, 1959[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Hanson's place of birth was Alexandria[2].
  • Edward Hanson passed away in La Jolla[4].
  • Edward Hanson was born on February 12, 1889[3].
  • Edward Hanson died on October 18, 1959[5].
  • Edward Hanson is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery[9].
  • Edward Hanson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Edward Hanson's professions included military officer[6].
  • Edward Hanson worked as a politician[7].
  • Edward Hanson held the position of Governor of American Samoa[11].
  • Edward Hanson was educated at Naval War College[12].
  • Edward Hanson was educated at United States Naval Academy[13].
  • Edward Hanson received the Bronze Star Medal[14].
  • Edward Hanson received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].
  • Edward Hanson received the Navy Cross[16].
  • Edward Hanson is recorded as male[17].
  • Edward Hanson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Edward Hanson's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[19].
  • Edward Hanson's Commons category is recorded as Edward W. Hanson[20].
  • Edward Hanson's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[21].
  • Edward Hanson was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Edward Hanson was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Edward Hanson's family name is recorded as Hanson[24].
  • Edward Hanson's given name is recorded as Edward[25].
  • Edward Hanson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Edward Hanson's place of birth was Alexandria[2]. He was born on February 12, 1889[3].

Education

Educated at Naval War College[12], a staff college[27], in United States[28], founded in 1884[29] and United States Naval Academy[13], a naval academy[30], in United States[31], founded in 1845[32], headquartered in Naval Academy[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Edward Hanson held the position of Governor of American Samoa[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[14], a courage award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1944[36]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[37], in United States[38]; and Navy Cross[16], a courage award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1919[41].

Death and Burial

Edward Hanson died on October 18, 1959[5]. He died in La Jolla[4]. He is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Hanson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Edward Hanson born?

Edward Hanson was born in Alexandria[2].

Where did Edward Hanson die?

Edward Hanson died in La Jolla[4].

What did Edward Hanson do for work?

Edward Hanson worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Edward Hanson go to school?

Edward Hanson was educated at Naval War College[12] and United States Naval Academy[13].

What awards did Edward Hanson receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[14], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], and Navy Cross[16].

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  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank rear admiral
    Given name Edward
    Family name Hanson
    Country of citizenship United States
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