Gerhard Neumann

German American aviation engineer (1917–1997)
Person human Q88085
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Gerhard Neumann

Summary

Gerhard Neumann is a human[1]. Born in Frankfurt (Oder)[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1917[3]. He died in Swampscott[4]. He died on November 2, 1997[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and military flight engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gerhard Neumann was born in Frankfurt (Oder)[2].
  • Gerhard Neumann died in Swampscott[4].
  • Gerhard Neumann was born on October 8, 1917[3].
  • Gerhard Neumann died on November 2, 1997[5].
  • Gerhard Neumann held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Gerhard Neumann held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Gerhard Neumann's professions included engineer[6].
  • Gerhard Neumann worked as a military flight engineer[7].
  • Gerhard Neumann was educated at Q99196457[11].
  • Gerhard Neumann received the Daniel Guggenheim Medal[12].
  • Gerhard Neumann received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[13].
  • Gerhard Neumann received the Otto Lilienthal Medal[14].
  • Gerhard Neumann was a member of National Academy of Engineering[15].
  • Gerhard Neumann is recorded as male[16].
  • Gerhard Neumann's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gerhard Neumann's Commons category is recorded as Gerhard Neumann (engineer)[18].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[19].
  • Gerhard Neumann's family name is recorded as Neumann[20].
  • Gerhard Neumann's given name is recorded as Gerhard[21].
  • Gerhard Neumann's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Gerhard Neumann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Gerhard Neumann's has works in the collection is recorded as Bundeswehr Museum of German Defense Technology[24].
  • Gerhard Neumann's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Frankfurt (Oder)[2], Gerhard Neumann… he was born on October 8, 1917[3].

Education

Gerhard Neumann was educated at Q99196457[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and military flight engineer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal[12], a science award[26], in United States[27], founded in 1928[28]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[13], an aviation museum[29], in United States[30], founded in 1962[31]; and Otto Lilienthal Medal[14], a medallion[32], in Germany[33].

Death and Burial

Gerhard Neumann died on November 2, 1997[5]. He passed away in Swampscott[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[19].

Why It Matters

Gerhard Neumann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard Neumann born?

Gerhard Neumann's place of birth was Frankfurt (Oder)[2].

Where did Gerhard Neumann die?

Gerhard Neumann died in Swampscott[4].

What did Gerhard Neumann do for work?

Gerhard Neumann worked as engineer[6] and military flight engineer[7].

Where did Gerhard Neumann go to school?

Gerhard Neumann was educated at Q99196457[11].

What awards did Gerhard Neumann receive?

Honors received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal[12], National Aviation Hall of Fame[13], and Otto Lilienthal Medal[14].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . aiaa.org. aiaa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . nae.edu. nae.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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