Frederick D. Gregory

American astronaut
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Frederick D. Gregory
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Frederick D. Gregory

Summary

Frederick D. Gregory is a human[1]. He was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on +1941-01-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a military officer[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Frederick D. Gregory was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Frederick D. Gregory was born on +1941-01-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Frederick D. Gregory held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Frederick D. Gregory worked as a military officer[4].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's professions included astronaut[5].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
  • Frederick D. Gregory held the position of Administrator of NASA[9].
  • Among Frederick D. Gregory's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[10].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's education included a stint at George Washington University[11].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's education included a stint at United States Air Force Academy[12].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's education included a stint at Anacostia High School[13].
  • Frederick D. Gregory was educated at United States Naval Test Pilot School[14].
  • Frederick D. Gregory received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Frederick D. Gregory received the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[16].
  • Frederick D. Gregory received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[17].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's image is recorded as Gregory-f.jpg[18].
  • Frederick D. Gregory is recorded as male[19].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[21].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's part of is recorded as NASA Astronaut Group 8[22].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's Commons category is recorded as Frederick D. Gregory[23].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[24].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-51-B[25].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-33[26].
  • Frederick D. Gregory's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-44[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Frederick D. Gregory… he was born on +1941-01-07T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at George Washington University[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1821[30]; United States Air Force Academy[12], an air force academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1954[33], headquartered in Lowry Air Force Base[34]; Anacostia High School[13], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1937[37]; and United States Naval Test Pilot School[14], a military school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1945[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6]. Among Frederick D. Gregory's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[10]. He held the position of Administrator of NASA[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], a courage award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1926[43]; United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[16], a hall of fame[44], in United States[45]; and NASA Distinguished Service Medal[17], a medallion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1959[48].

Why It Matters

Frederick D. Gregory ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Frederick D. Gregory born?

Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Frederick D. Gregory…

What did Frederick D. Gregory do for work?

Frederick D. Gregory worked as military officer[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6].

Where did Frederick D. Gregory go to school?

Frederick D. Gregory was educated at George Washington University[11], United States Air Force Academy[12], Anacostia High School[13], and United States Naval Test Pilot School[14].

What awards did Frederick D. Gregory receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[16], and NASA Distinguished Service Medal[17].

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  17. [17] . searchpub.nssc.nasa.gov. searchpub.nssc.nasa.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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