Joe Louis
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Summary
Joe Louis is a human[1]. His place of birth was LaFayette[2]. He was born on May 13, 1914[3]. He passed away in Las Vegas[4]. He died on April 12, 1981[5]. He worked as a boxer[6], actor[7], professional wrestler[8], referee[9], and athlete[10]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,894 views/month, #5,183 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Joe Louis's place of birth was LaFayette[2].
- Joe Louis was born in Chambers County[12].
- Joe Louis died in Las Vegas[4].
- Joe Louis was born on May 13, 1914[3].
- Joe Louis died on April 12, 1981[5].
- Joe Louis is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[13].
- Joe Louis held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was Joe Louis's native language[15].
- Joe Louis's professions included boxer[6].
- Joe Louis worked as an actor[7].
- Joe Louis worked as a professional wrestler[8].
- Joe Louis worked as a referee[9].
- Joe Louis worked as an athlete[10].
- Joe Louis received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].
- Joe Louis received the Congressional Gold Medal[17].
- Joe Louis received the Associated Press Athlete of the Year[18].
- Joe Louis received the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame[19].
- Joe Louis received the International Boxing Hall of Fame[20].
- Joe Louis received the WBA World Heavyweight Champion[21].
- Joe Louis is recorded as male[22].
- Joe Louis's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Joe Louis's military branch is recorded as United States Army[24].
- Joe Louis's Commons category is recorded as Joe Louis[25].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
- Joe Louis's residence is recorded as Michigan Boulevard Garden Apartments[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include LaFayette[2], a city in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1844[30] and Chambers County[12], a county of Texas[31], in United States[32], founded in 1858[33]. Joe Louis was born on May 13, 1914[3]. English was his native language[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include boxer[6], actor[7], professional wrestler[8], referee[9], and athlete[10].
Recognition
Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[34], in United States[35]; Congressional Gold Medal[17], a medallion[36], in United States[37], founded in 1776[38]; Associated Press Athlete of the Year[18], a Sportsperson of the Year[39], in United States[40], founded in 1931[41]; Michigan Sports Hall of Fame[19], a sports hall of fame[42], in United States[43], founded in 1954[44]; International Boxing Hall of Fame[20], a sports hall of fame[45], in United States[46], founded in 1990[47]; and WBA World Heavyweight Champion[21].
Death and Burial
Joe Louis died on April 12, 1981[5]. He died in Las Vegas[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Joe Louis include Joe Louis Arena[48], an arena[49], in United States[50], founded in 1979[51].
Why It Matters
Joe Louis ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,894 views/month, #5,183 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Joe Louis Arena[48], an arena[49], in United States[50], founded in 1979[51].
FAQs
Where was Joe Louis born?
Joe Louis was born in LaFayette[2].
Where did Joe Louis die?
Joe Louis passed away in Las Vegas[4].
What did Joe Louis do for work?
Joe Louis worked as boxer[6], actor[7], professional wrestler[8], referee[9], and athlete[10].
What awards did Joe Louis receive?
Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], Congressional Gold Medal[17], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[18], and Michigan Sports Hall of Fame[19].