Gene Kranz
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Summary
Gene Kranz is a human[1]. Born in Toledo[2], he… he was born on August 17, 1933[3]. He worked as a military officer[4] and military flight engineer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,531 views/month, #5,730 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Gene Kranz was born in Toledo[2].
- Gene Kranz was born on August 17, 1933[3].
- Gene Kranz held citizenship in United States[7].
- Gene Kranz worked as a military officer[4].
- Gene Kranz worked as a military flight engineer[5].
- Among Gene Kranz's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[8].
- Gene Kranz's education included a stint at Saint Louis University[9].
- Gene Kranz's education included a stint at Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology[10].
- Gene Kranz's education included a stint at Central Catholic High School[11].
- Gene Kranz received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[12].
- Gene Kranz received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[13].
- Gene Kranz received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[14].
- Gene Kranz received the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal[15].
- Gene Kranz received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[16].
- Gene Kranz received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[17].
- Gene Kranz is recorded as male[18].
- Gene Kranz's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Gene Kranz's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[20].
- Gene Kranz's Commons category is recorded as Gene Kranz[21].
- Gene Kranz's family name is recorded as Kranz[22].
- Gene Kranz's given name is recorded as Eugene[23].
- Gene Kranz's given name is recorded as Francis[24].
- Gene Kranz's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Gene Kranz[25].
- Gene Kranz's Commons gallery is recorded as Gene Kranz[26].
- Gene Kranz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].
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Origins and Family
Gene Kranz was born in Toledo[2]. He was born on August 17, 1933[3].
Education
Educated at Saint Louis University[9], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1818[30]; Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology[10], an academic institution[31], in United States[32], founded in 1927[33]; and Central Catholic High School[11], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1914[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[4] and military flight engineer[5]. Gene Kranz was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[12], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1963[39]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[13], an aviation museum[40], in United States[41], founded in 1962[42]; NASA Distinguished Service Medal[14], a medallion[43], in United States[44], founded in 1959[45]; NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal[15], a medallion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1959[48]; and International Space Hall of Fame[49], a hall of fame[50], in United States[51], founded in 1976[52].
Why It Matters
Gene Kranz ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,531 views/month, #5,730 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Gene Kranz born?
Gene Kranz's place of birth was Toledo[2].
What did Gene Kranz do for work?
Gene Kranz worked as military officer[4] and military flight engineer[5].
Where did Gene Kranz go to school?
Gene Kranz was educated at Saint Louis University[9], Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology[10], and Central Catholic High School[11].
What awards did Gene Kranz receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[12], National Aviation Hall of Fame[13], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[14], and NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal[15].