James D. Watkins

Chief of U.S. Naval operations (1982–86), 6th U.S. Secretary of Energy (1989–93)
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James D. Watkins

Summary

James D. Watkins is a human[1]. His place of birth was Alhambra[2]. He was born on March 7, 1927[3]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. He died on July 26, 2012[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (477 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James D. Watkins was born in Alhambra[2].
  • James D. Watkins died in Alexandria[4].
  • James D. Watkins was born on March 7, 1927[3].
  • James D. Watkins died on July 26, 2012[5].
  • James D. Watkins is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • James D. Watkins held citizenship in United States[9].
  • James D. Watkins's professions included military officer[6].
  • James D. Watkins held the position of United States Secretary of Energy[10].
  • James D. Watkins held the position of Chief of Naval Operations[11].
  • James D. Watkins held the position of Vice Chief of Naval Operations[12].
  • James D. Watkins's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[13].
  • James D. Watkins was educated at The Webb Schools[14].
  • James D. Watkins was educated at Naval Postgraduate School[15].
  • James D. Watkins received the Bronze Star Medal[16].
  • James D. Watkins received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17].
  • James D. Watkins received the World War II Victory Medal[18].
  • James D. Watkins received the James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[19].
  • James D. Watkins is recorded as male[20].
  • James D. Watkins's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James D. Watkins was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • James D. Watkins's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[23].
  • James D. Watkins's Commons category is recorded as James D. Watkins[24].
  • James D. Watkins's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[25].
  • James D. Watkins's family name is recorded as Watkins[26].
  • James D. Watkins's given name is recorded as James[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alhambra[2], James D. Watkins… he was born on March 7, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at United States Naval Academy[13], a naval academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1845[30], headquartered in Naval Academy[31]; The Webb Schools[14], a private school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1922[34]; and Naval Postgraduate School[15], a naval force university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1909[37].

Career and Affiliations

James D. Watkins's professions included military officer[6]. Positions held include United States Secretary of Energy[10], a position[38], in United States[39], founded in 1977[40]; Chief of Naval Operations[11], a position[41], in United States[42], founded in 1915[43]; and Vice Chief of Naval Operations[12], a military rank[44], in United States[45], founded in 1942[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[16], a courage award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1944[49]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17], a grade of an order[50], in United States[51]; World War II Victory Medal[18], an United States service medals of the world wars[52], in United States[53], founded in 1945[54]; and James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[19], a medallion[55], in United States[56], founded in 1949[57].

Personal Life

James D. Watkins was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

James D. Watkins died on July 26, 2012[5]. He died in Alexandria[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

James D. Watkins ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (477 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was James D. Watkins born?

James D. Watkins was born in Alhambra[2].

Where did James D. Watkins die?

James D. Watkins passed away in Alexandria[4].

What did James D. Watkins do for work?

James D. Watkins worked as military officer[6].

Where did James D. Watkins go to school?

James D. Watkins was educated at United States Naval Academy[13], The Webb Schools[14], and Naval Postgraduate School[15].

What awards did James D. Watkins receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[16], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17], World War II Victory Medal[18], and James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[19].

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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