Frank Piasecki
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Summary
Frank Piasecki was born on October 24, 1919[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on February 11, 2008[3], in Haverford[4]. He worked as a military flight engineer[5], inventor[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (458 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10], Poland[11]
- Educated at: New York University[12], Overbrook High School[13]
- Award received: National Medal of Technology and Innovation[14], National Aviation Hall of Fame[15], Mendel Medal[16], Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Frank Piasecki[19]
- Family name: Piasecki[20]
- Given name: Frank[21], Nicolas[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Frank Piasecki include Piasecki Helicopter Corporation[24], an aerospace manufacturer[25], in United States[26], founded in 1940[27], headquartered in Philadelphia[28].
Why It Matters
Frank Piasecki has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Entities named for him include Piasecki Helicopter Corporation[24], an aerospace manufacturer[25], in United States[26], founded in 1940[27], headquartered in Philadelphia[28].
FAQs
Where was Frank Piasecki born?
Frank Piasecki was born in Philadelphia[2].
Where did Frank Piasecki die?
Frank Piasecki passed away in Haverford[4].
What did Frank Piasecki do for work?
Frank Piasecki worked as a military flight engineer[5], inventor[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8].
Where did Frank Piasecki go to school?
Frank Piasecki was educated at New York University[12] and Overbrook High School[13].
What awards did Frank Piasecki receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Technology and Innovation[14], National Aviation Hall of Fame[15], Mendel Medal[16], and Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[17].