George Washington Goethals
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George Washington Goethals
Summary
George Washington Goethals is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on +1858-06-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on +1928-01-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], civil engineer[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Brooklyn[2], George Washington Goethals…
- George Washington Goethals died in Manhattan[4].
- George Washington Goethals was born on +1858-06-29T00:00:00Z[3].
- George Washington Goethals died on +1928-01-21T00:00:00Z[5].
- George Washington Goethals is buried at West Point Cemetery[10].
- George Washington Goethals was married to Effie Rodman Goethals[11].
- A child of George Washington Goethals was George Rodman Goethals[12].
- A child of George Washington Goethals was Thomas Rodman Goethals[13].
- George Washington Goethals held citizenship in United States[14].
- George Washington Goethals's professions included military officer[6].
- George Washington Goethals's professions included civil engineer[7].
- George Washington Goethals worked as an engineer[8].
- George Washington Goethals held the position of State Engineer of New Jersey[15].
- George Washington Goethals was educated at City College of New York[16].
- George Washington Goethals was educated at United States Military Academy[17].
- George Washington Goethals received the John Fritz Medal[18].
- George Washington Goethals received the Cullum Geographical Medal[19].
- George Washington Goethals received the NAS Public Welfare Medal[20].
- George Washington Goethals was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
- George Washington Goethals was a member of Delta Upsilon[22].
- George Washington Goethals's image is recorded as George Washington Goethals.jpg[23].
- George Washington Goethals is recorded as male[24].
- George Washington Goethals's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- George Washington Goethals's signature is recorded as CAB 1918 Goethals George Washington signature.png[26].
- George Washington Goethals's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081047636[27].
Body
Origins and Family
George Washington Goethals's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on +1858-06-29T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Educated at City College of New York[16], a higher education institution[28], in United States[29], founded in 1847[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and United States Military Academy[17], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6], civil engineer[7], and engineer[8]. George Washington Goethals held the position of State Engineer of New Jersey[15].
Recognition
Awards received include John Fritz Medal[18], a science award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1902[37]; Cullum Geographical Medal[19], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1896[40]; and NAS Public Welfare Medal[20], a science award[41], in United States[42].
Personal Life
Among George Washington Goethals's spouses was Effie Rodman Goethals[11]. Children include George Rodman Goethals[12], an engineer[43], 1886–1973[44], of United States[45] and Thomas Rodman Goethals[13], an obstetrician[46], 1890–1962[47], of United States[48].
Death and Burial
George Washington Goethals died on +1928-01-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. Burial took place at West Point Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George Washington Goethals include Goethalsia[49], a taxon[50].
Why It Matters
George Washington Goethals ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Goethalsia[49], a taxon[50].
FAQs
Where was George Washington Goethals born?
Born in Brooklyn[2], George Washington Goethals…
Where did George Washington Goethals die?
George Washington Goethals passed away in Manhattan[4].
Who was George Washington Goethals married to?
George Washington Goethals's spouses include Effie Rodman Goethals[11].
What did George Washington Goethals do for work?
George Washington Goethals worked as military officer[6], civil engineer[7], and engineer[8].
Where did George Washington Goethals go to school?
George Washington Goethals was educated at City College of New York[16] and United States Military Academy[17].
What awards did George Washington Goethals receive?
Honors received include John Fritz Medal[18], Cullum Geographical Medal[19], and NAS Public Welfare Medal[20].