Frank Kurtz

Diver and Air Force officer
Person human Q5487778
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Summary

Frank Kurtz was born on September 9, 1911[1], in Davenport[2]. He died on October 31, 1996[3], in North Hollywood[4]. He worked as a competitive diver[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (731 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Child: Swoosie Kurtz[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[8]
  • Educated at: Hollywood High School[9]
  • Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[10], Silver Star[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Military branch: United States Air Force[13]
  • Commons category: Frank Kurtz[14]
  • Military, police or special rank: colonel[15]
  • Cause of death: falling from height[16]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[17]
  • Sport: diving[18]
  • Family name: Kurtz[19]
  • Given name: Frank[20]
  • Participant in: 1936 Summer Olympics[21], diving at the 1932 Summer Olympics – men's 10 metre platform[22]

Why It Matters

Frank Kurtz has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Frank Kurtz born?

Frank Kurtz was born in Davenport[2].

Where did Frank Kurtz die?

Frank Kurtz passed away in North Hollywood[4].

What did Frank Kurtz do for work?

Frank Kurtz worked as a competitive diver[5].

Where did Frank Kurtz go to school?

Frank Kurtz was educated at Hollywood High School[9].

What awards did Frank Kurtz receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[10] and Silver Star[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Child → Swoosie Kurtz
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