George S. Patton
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Summary
George S. Patton is a human[1]. His place of birth was San Gabriel[2]. He passed away in Heidelberg[3]. He worked as an autobiographer[4], swimmer[5], military personnel[6], and army officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108,196 views/month, #1,705 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in San Gabriel[2].
- Born in San Gabriel Valley[9].
- George S. Patton died in Heidelberg[3].
- George S. Patton is buried at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial[10].
- George S. Patton's father was George S. Patton[11].
- George S. Patton's mother was Ruth Wilson[12].
- Among George S. Patton's spouses was Beatrice Banning Ayer[13].
- A child of George S. Patton was George Patton IV[14].
- George S. Patton held citizenship in United States[15].
- George S. Patton worked as an autobiographer[4].
- George S. Patton's professions included swimmer[5].
- George S. Patton's professions included military personnel[6].
- George S. Patton worked as an army officer[7].
- George S. Patton was educated at United States Army War College[16].
- George S. Patton was educated at United States Military Academy[17].
- George S. Patton's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College[18].
- George S. Patton's education included a stint at Virginia Military Institute[19].
- George S. Patton's education included a stint at Douglass High School[20].
- George S. Patton received the Bronze Star Medal[21].
- George S. Patton received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].
- George S. Patton received the Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[23].
- George S. Patton received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[24].
- George S. Patton received the Purple Heart[25].
- George S. Patton received the Order of the White Lion 4th Class[26].
- George S. Patton was a member of 2nd Armored Division[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1885-11-11[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1945-12-21[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 02cc0f93-32f6-4ad2-ab9d-adad1a187c42[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include San Gabriel[2], a city in the United States[33], in United States[34], founded in 1771[35] and San Gabriel Valley[9], a valley[36], in United States[37]. George S. Patton's father was he[11]. His mother was Ruth Wilson[12].
Education
Educated at United States Army War College[16], a staff college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1901[40]; United States Military Academy[17], a military academy[41], in United States[42], founded in 1802[43]; United States Army Command and General Staff College[18], a staff college[44], in United States[45], founded in 1881[46], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[47]; Virginia Military Institute[19], a military academy[48], in United States[49], founded in 1839[50]; and Douglass High School[20], a high school[51], in United States[52], founded in 1926[53].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include autobiographer[4], swimmer[5], military personnel[6], and army officer[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[21], a courage award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1944[56]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], a grade of an order[57], in United Kingdom[58]; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[23], a grade of an order[59], in Morocco[60]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[24], a grade of an order[61], in United States[62]; Purple Heart[25], a medallion[63], in United States[64], founded in 1932[65]; and Order of the White Lion 4th Class[26].
Personal Life
George S. Patton was married to Beatrice Banning Ayer[13]. A child of him was George Patton IV[14].
Death and Burial
George S. Patton passed away in Heidelberg[3]. Recorded cause of death include traffic collision[66] and vertebra compression fracture[67]. Burial took place at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George S. Patton include M48 Patton[68], a combat vehicle family[69].
Why It Matters
George S. Patton ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108,196 views/month, #1,705 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 93 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
Works attributed to him include his speech to the Third Army[72]. Entities named for him include M48 Patton[68], a combat vehicle family[69].
FAQs
Where was George S. Patton born?
George S. Patton's place of birth was San Gabriel[2].
Where did George S. Patton die?
George S. Patton passed away in Heidelberg[3].
Who were George S. Patton's parents?
George S. Patton's father was George S. Patton[11]. George S. Patton's mother was Ruth Wilson[12].
Who was George S. Patton married to?
George S. Patton's spouses include Beatrice Banning Ayer[13].
What did George S. Patton do for work?
George S. Patton worked as autobiographer[4], swimmer[5], military personnel[6], and army officer[7].
Where did George S. Patton go to school?
George S. Patton was educated at United States Army War College[16], United States Military Academy[17], United States Army Command and General Staff College[18], and Virginia Military Institute[19].
What awards did George S. Patton receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[21], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[23], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[24].