Geoffrey Keyes

United States Army officer, American football coach (1888-1967)
Person human Q541823
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Geoffrey Keyes

Summary

Geoffrey Keyes is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fort Bayard[2]. He was born on October 30, 1888[3]. He passed away in Walter Reed Army Medical Center[4]. He died on September 17, 1967[5]. He worked as an army officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Geoffrey Keyes was born in Fort Bayard[2].
  • Geoffrey Keyes died in Walter Reed Army Medical Center[4].
  • Geoffrey Keyes was born on October 30, 1888[3].
  • Geoffrey Keyes died on September 17, 1967[5].
  • Burial took place at West Point Cemetery[8].
  • Geoffrey Keyes held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Geoffrey Keyes's professions included army officer[6].
  • Geoffrey Keyes was educated at United States Military Academy[10].
  • Geoffrey Keyes's education included a stint at United States Army War College[11].
  • Geoffrey Keyes received the Bronze Star Medal[12].
  • Geoffrey Keyes received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].
  • Geoffrey Keyes received the Silver Star[14].
  • Geoffrey Keyes received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[15].
  • Geoffrey Keyes received the Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[16].
  • Geoffrey Keyes received the Victory Medal[17].
  • Geoffrey Keyes is recorded as male[18].
  • Geoffrey Keyes's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Geoffrey Keyes's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Geoffrey Keyes's Commons category is recorded as Geoffrey Keyes[21].
  • Geoffrey Keyes's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[22].
  • Geoffrey Keyes was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Geoffrey Keyes's family name is recorded as Keyes[24].
  • Geoffrey Keyes's given name is recorded as Geoffrey[25].
  • Geoffrey Keyes's end of work period is recorded as 1950[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Geoffrey Keyes's place of birth was Fort Bayard[2]. He was born on October 30, 1888[3].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[10], a military academy[27], in United States[28], founded in 1802[29] and United States Army War College[11], a staff college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1901[32].

Career and Affiliations

Geoffrey Keyes's professions included army officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[12], a courage award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1944[35]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[36], in United States[37]; Silver Star[14], a star[38], in United States[39], founded in 1918[40]; honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[15], an award[41], in Austria[42], founded in 1650[43]; Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[16]; and Victory Medal[17], a service medal[44].

Death and Burial

Geoffrey Keyes died on September 17, 1967[5]. He passed away in Walter Reed Army Medical Center[4]. He is buried at West Point Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Geoffrey Keyes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Geoffrey Keyes born?

Geoffrey Keyes's place of birth was Fort Bayard[2].

Where did Geoffrey Keyes die?

Geoffrey Keyes died in Walter Reed Army Medical Center[4].

What did Geoffrey Keyes do for work?

Geoffrey Keyes worked as army officer[6].

Where did Geoffrey Keyes go to school?

Geoffrey Keyes was educated at United States Military Academy[10] and United States Army War College[11].

What awards did Geoffrey Keyes receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[12], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], Silver Star[14], and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[15].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . geschichte.univie.ac.at. geschichte.univie.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant general
    Given name Geoffrey
    Family name Keyes
    Country of citizenship United States
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