Edward Lansdale

United States general (1908-1987)
Person human Q558992
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Edward Lansdale

Summary

Edward Lansdale is a human[1]. Born in Detroit[2], he… he was born on February 6, 1908[3]. He died in McLean[4]. He died on February 23, 1987[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], screenwriter[7], airman[8], and spy[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward Lansdale's place of birth was Detroit[2].
  • Edward Lansdale passed away in McLean[4].
  • Edward Lansdale was born on February 6, 1908[3].
  • Edward Lansdale died on February 23, 1987[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
  • Edward Lansdale held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Edward Lansdale worked as a military officer[6].
  • Edward Lansdale's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Edward Lansdale's professions included airman[8].
  • Edward Lansdale's professions included spy[9].
  • Edward Lansdale's field of work was aerial warfare[13].
  • Edward Lansdale's field of work was intelligence agency[14].
  • Edward Lansdale's field of work was military[15].
  • Edward Lansdale was employed by Office of Strategic Services[16].
  • Edward Lansdale's education included a stint at University of California, Los Angeles[17].
  • Edward Lansdale received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[18].
  • Edward Lansdale received the National Security Medal[19].
  • Edward Lansdale is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward Lansdale's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward Lansdale's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[22].
  • Edward Lansdale's Commons category is recorded as Edward Lansdale[23].
  • Edward Lansdale's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Edward Lansdale was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Edward Lansdale was part of the conflict Vietnam War[26].
  • Edward Lansdale's family name is recorded as Lansdale[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Lansdale's place of birth was Detroit[2]. He was born on February 6, 1908[3].

Education

Edward Lansdale was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], screenwriter[7], airman[8], and spy[9]. Fields of work include aerial warfare[13], a type of war[28]; intelligence agency[14], a government agency[29]; and military[15], an armed organization[30]. Among Edward Lansdale's employers was Office of Strategic Services[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[18], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1960[33] and National Security Medal[19], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1953[36].

Death and Burial

Edward Lansdale died on February 23, 1987[5]. He passed away in McLean[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Edward Lansdale ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Edward Lansdale born?

Edward Lansdale's place of birth was Detroit[2].

Where did Edward Lansdale die?

Edward Lansdale passed away in McLean[4].

What did Edward Lansdale do for work?

Edward Lansdale worked as military officer[6], screenwriter[7], airman[8], and spy[9].

Where did Edward Lansdale go to school?

Edward Lansdale was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[17].

What awards did Edward Lansdale receive?

Honors received include Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[18] and National Security Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Edward
    Field of work aerial warfare, intelligence agency, military
    Allegiance United States
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