Floyd Bennett

US pilot (1890-1928)
Person human Q1429652
Floyd Bennett
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Floyd Bennett

Summary

Floyd Bennett is a human[1]. Born in Warrensburg[2], he… he was born on October 25, 1890[3]. He passed away in Quebec City[4]. He died on April 25, 1928[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], military officer[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Floyd Bennett's place of birth was Warrensburg[2].
  • Floyd Bennett passed away in Quebec City[4].
  • Floyd Bennett was born on October 25, 1890[3].
  • Floyd Bennett died on April 25, 1928[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[10].
  • Among Floyd Bennett's spouses was Cora Bennett Hoffman[11].
  • Floyd Bennett held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Floyd Bennett's professions included explorer[6].
  • Floyd Bennett's professions included military officer[7].
  • Floyd Bennett's professions included aircraft pilot[8].
  • Floyd Bennett received the Medal of Honor[13].
  • Floyd Bennett received the Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey[14].
  • Floyd Bennett is recorded as male[15].
  • Floyd Bennett's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Floyd Bennett's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[17].
  • Floyd Bennett's Commons category is recorded as Floyd Bennett[18].
  • Floyd Bennett's military, police or special rank is recorded as warrant officer[19].
  • Floyd Bennett was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Floyd Bennett's family name is recorded as Bennett[21].
  • Floyd Bennett's given name is recorded as Floyd[22].
  • Floyd Bennett's allegiance is recorded as United States[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Warrensburg[2], Floyd Bennett… he was born on October 25, 1890[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], military officer[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Honor[13], a courage award[24], in United States[25], founded in 1862[26] and Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey[14], a museum[27], in United States[28], founded in 1972[29].

Personal Life

Floyd Bennett was married to Cora Bennett Hoffman[11].

Death and Burial

Floyd Bennett died on April 25, 1928[5]. He passed away in Quebec City[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Floyd Bennett include Floyd Bennett Field[30], an airport[31], in United States[32], founded in 1928[33] and Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport[34], an airport[35], in United States[36].

Why It Matters

Floyd Bennett ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

Entities named for him include Floyd Bennett Field[30], an airport[31], in United States[32], founded in 1928[33] and Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport[34], an airport[35], in United States[36].

FAQs

Where was Floyd Bennett born?

Floyd Bennett was born in Warrensburg[2].

Where did Floyd Bennett die?

Floyd Bennett died in Quebec City[4].

Who was Floyd Bennett married to?

Floyd Bennett's spouses include Cora Bennett Hoffman[11].

What did Floyd Bennett do for work?

Floyd Bennett worked as explorer[6], military officer[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

What awards did Floyd Bennett receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[13] and Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . snaccooperative.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . snaccooperative.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Spouse Cora Bennett Hoffman
    Country of citizenship United States
    Place of birth Warrensburg
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