Francis Gary Powers
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Summary
Francis Gary Powers was born on August 17, 1929[1], in Jenkins[2]. He died on August 1, 1977[3], in Encino[4]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[5] and spy[6]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,811 views/month, #4,892 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[8]
- Child: Francis Gary Powers Jr.[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Employer: Central Intelligence Agency[11], United States Air Force[12], Lockheed Corporation[13], KKGO[14], KNBC[15]
- Educated at: Milligan University[16], Grundy Senior High School[17]
- Award received: Silver Star[18], Distinguished Flying Cross[19], National Defense Service Medal[20], Prisoner of War Medal[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[23]
- Commons category: Francis Gary Powers[24]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[25]
- Cause of death: aviation accident[26]
- Family name: Powers[27]
- Given name: Francis[28], Gary[29]
- Significant event: 1977 Gary Powers helicopter crash[30], 1960 U-2 incident spy aircraft[31]
- Manner of death: accidental death[32], 1977 Gary Powers helicopter crash[33]
- Participant in: 1960 U-2 incident spy aircraft[34]
- Convicted of: espionage[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: Francis Gary Powers[37]
- Start of work period: 1950[38]
- Place of detention: Vladimir Central Prison[39]
Why It Matters
Francis Gary Powers has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Francis Gary Powers born?
Francis Gary Powers's place of birth was Jenkins[2].
Where did Francis Gary Powers die?
Francis Gary Powers passed away in Encino[4].
What did Francis Gary Powers do for work?
Francis Gary Powers worked as an aircraft pilot[5] and spy[6].
Where did Francis Gary Powers go to school?
Francis Gary Powers was educated at Milligan University[16] and Grundy Senior High School[17].
What awards did Francis Gary Powers receive?
Honors received include Silver Star[18], Distinguished Flying Cross[19], National Defense Service Medal[20], and Prisoner of War Medal[21].