John Glenn
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John Glenn
Summary
John Glenn is a human[1]. Born in Cambridge[2], he… he was born on July 18, 1921[3]. He died in The James Cancer Hospital[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], test pilot[7], screenwriter[8], and aircraft pilot[9]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42,632 views/month, #3,063 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Cambridge[2], John Glenn…
- John Glenn died in The James Cancer Hospital[4].
- John Glenn was born on July 18, 1921[3].
- John Glenn is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
- John Glenn's father was John Herschel Glenn[12].
- John Glenn's mother was Clara Sproat[13].
- John Glenn was married to Annie Glenn[14].
- John Glenn held citizenship in United States[15].
- English was John Glenn's native language[16].
- John Glenn worked as a politician[5].
- John Glenn's professions included military officer[6].
- John Glenn's professions included test pilot[7].
- John Glenn's professions included screenwriter[8].
- John Glenn worked as an aircraft pilot[9].
- John Glenn's professions included astronaut[17].
- John Glenn held the position of United States senator[18].
- John Glenn held the position of United States senator[19].
- John Glenn held the position of United States senator[20].
- John Glenn held the position of United States senator[21].
- John Glenn held the position of United States senator[22].
- John Glenn held the position of United States senator[23].
- Among John Glenn's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[24].
- John Glenn was educated at Muskingum University[25].
- John Glenn was educated at United States Naval Test Pilot School[26].
- John Glenn received the Distinguished Flying Cross[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1921-07-18[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2016-12-08[31]
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Community tags: politician[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 29130923-f948-475b-bacb-96ee16fb5d3b[33]
Body
Origins and Family
John Glenn's place of birth was Cambridge[2]. He was born on July 18, 1921[3]. His father was John Herschel Glenn[12]. His mother was Clara Sproat[13]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Muskingum University[25], a university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1837[36] and United States Naval Test Pilot School[26], a military school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1945[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[5], military officer[6], test pilot[7], screenwriter[8], aircraft pilot[9], and astronaut[17]. John Glenn was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[24]. Positions held include United States senator[18], a position[40], in United States[41] and senator[42], a position[43].
Recognition
Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[44], Air Medal[45], Congressional Space Medal of Honor[46], Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation[47], and Congressional Gold Medal[48].
Personal Life
John Glenn was married to Annie Glenn[14]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[49]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[50].
Death and Burial
John Glenn passed away in The James Cancer Hospital[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Glenn include New Glenn[51], a rocket model[52]; John Glenn Columbus International Airport[53], an international airport[54], in United States[55], founded in 1929[56]; Glenn Research Center[57], a NASA facility[58], in United States[59], founded in 1941[60]; USNS John Glenn[61], a cargo ship[62]; and Cygnus CRS OA-7[63], a Cygnus Enhanced[64], in United States[65].
Why It Matters
John Glenn ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42,632 views/month, #3,063 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Entities named for him include New Glenn[51], a rocket model[52]; John Glenn Columbus International Airport[53], an international airport[54], in United States[55], founded in 1929[56]; Glenn Research Center[57], a NASA facility[58], in United States[59], founded in 1941[60]; USNS John Glenn[61], a cargo ship[62]; and Cygnus CRS OA-7[63], a Cygnus Enhanced[64], in United States[65].
FAQs
Where was John Glenn born?
John Glenn's place of birth was Cambridge[2].
Where did John Glenn die?
John Glenn died in The James Cancer Hospital[4].
Who were John Glenn's parents?
John Glenn's father was John Herschel Glenn[12]. John Glenn's mother was Clara Sproat[13].
Who was John Glenn married to?
John Glenn's spouses include Annie Glenn[14].
What did John Glenn do for work?
John Glenn worked as politician[5], military officer[6], test pilot[7], screenwriter[8], and aircraft pilot[9].
Where did John Glenn go to school?
John Glenn was educated at Muskingum University[25] and United States Naval Test Pilot School[26].
What awards did John Glenn receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[44], Air Medal[45], and Congressional Space Medal of Honor[46].