James P. Bagian

American astronaut
Person human Q718630
James P. Bagian
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James P. Bagian

Summary

James P. Bagian is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on +1952-02-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a military officer[4], astronaut[5], physician[6], and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James P. Bagian was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • James P. Bagian was born on +1952-02-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James P. Bagian held citizenship in United States[9].
  • James P. Bagian's professions included military officer[4].
  • James P. Bagian worked as an astronaut[5].
  • James P. Bagian's professions included physician[6].
  • James P. Bagian worked as an engineer[7].
  • James P. Bagian's education included a stint at Drexel University[10].
  • James P. Bagian's education included a stint at Thomas Jefferson University[11].
  • James P. Bagian received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[12].
  • James P. Bagian was a member of National Academy of Engineering[13].
  • James P. Bagian's image is recorded as James Philipp Bagian.jpg[14].
  • James P. Bagian is recorded as male[15].
  • James P. Bagian's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James P. Bagian's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[17].
  • James P. Bagian's part of is recorded as NASA Astronaut Group 9[18].
  • James P. Bagian's Commons category is recorded as James Philipp Bagian[19].
  • James P. Bagian's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[20].
  • James P. Bagian's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-29[21].
  • James P. Bagian's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-40[22].
  • James P. Bagian earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[23].
  • James P. Bagian's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02tt4z[24].
  • James P. Bagian's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James P. Bagian's topic's main category is recorded as Category:James Philipp Bagian[26].
  • James P. Bagian's Commons gallery is recorded as James Philipp Bagian[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James P. Bagian's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on +1952-02-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Drexel University[10], a research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1891[30] and Thomas Jefferson University[11], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1824[33], headquartered in Philadelphia[34]. James P. Bagian earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[4], astronaut[5], physician[6], and engineer[7].

Recognition

James P. Bagian received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[12].

Why It Matters

James P. Bagian ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was James P. Bagian born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], James P. Bagian…

What did James P. Bagian do for work?

James P. Bagian worked as military officer[4], astronaut[5], physician[6], and engineer[7].

Where did James P. Bagian go to school?

James P. Bagian was educated at Drexel University[10] and Thomas Jefferson University[11].

What awards did James P. Bagian receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of ['Q281355', 'Q905133']
    Astronaut mission STS-29, STS-40
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  2. 4w ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Topic's main category Category:James Philipp Bagian
    Instance of human
    Military branch United States Air Force
    Award received
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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