John Glenn

American astronaut and politician (1921–2016)
Person human Q182642
John Glenn
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John Glenn

Summary

John Glenn is a human[1]. Born in Cambridge[2], he… he passed away in The James Cancer Hospital[3]. He worked as a politician[4], military officer[5], test pilot[6], screenwriter[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,358 views/month, #3,063 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cambridge[2], John Glenn…
  • John Glenn died in The James Cancer Hospital[3].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[10].
  • John Glenn's father was John Herschel Glenn[11].
  • John Glenn's mother was Clara Sproat[12].
  • Among John Glenn's spouses was Annie Glenn[13].
  • John Glenn held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was John Glenn's native language[15].
  • John Glenn worked as a politician[4].
  • John Glenn worked as a military officer[5].
  • John Glenn's professions included test pilot[6].
  • John Glenn's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • John Glenn's professions included aircraft pilot[8].
  • John Glenn worked as an astronaut[16].
  • John Glenn held the position of United States senator[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].
  • Among John Glenn's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[23].
  • John Glenn's education included a stint at Muskingum University[24].
  • John Glenn was educated at United States Naval Test Pilot School[25].
  • John Glenn received the Distinguished Flying Cross[26].
  • John Glenn received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Glenn's place of birth was Cambridge[2]. His father was John Herschel Glenn[11]. His mother was Clara Sproat[12]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Muskingum University[24], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1837[30] and United States Naval Test Pilot School[25], a military school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1945[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], military officer[5], test pilot[6], screenwriter[7], aircraft pilot[8], and astronaut[16]. John Glenn was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[23]. Positions held include United States senator[17], a position[34], in United States[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[26], Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], Air Medal[36], Congressional Space Medal of Honor[37], Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation[38], and Congressional Gold Medal[39].

Personal Life

John Glenn was married to Annie Glenn[13]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[40]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[41].

Death and Burial

John Glenn passed away in The James Cancer Hospital[3]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Glenn include New Glenn[42], a rocket model[43]; John Glenn Columbus International Airport[44], an international airport[45], in United States[46], founded in 1929[47]; Glenn Research Center[48], a NASA facility[49], in United States[50], founded in 1941[51]; USNS John Glenn[52], a cargo ship[53]; and Cygnus CRS OA-7[54], a Cygnus Enhanced[55], in United States[56].

Why It Matters

John Glenn ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,358 views/month, #3,063 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include New Glenn[42], a rocket model[43]; John Glenn Columbus International Airport[44], an international airport[45], in United States[46], founded in 1929[47]; Glenn Research Center[48], a NASA facility[49], in United States[50], founded in 1941[51]; USNS John Glenn[52], a cargo ship[53]; and Cygnus CRS OA-7[54], a Cygnus Enhanced[55], in United States[56].

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[3].

Who were John Glenn's parents?

John Glenn's father was John Herschel Glenn[11]. John Glenn's mother was Clara Sproat[12].

Who was John Glenn married to?

John Glenn's spouses include Annie Glenn[13].

What did John Glenn do for work?

John Glenn worked as politician[4], military officer[5], test pilot[6], screenwriter[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

Where did John Glenn go to school?

John Glenn was educated at Muskingum University[24] and United States Naval Test Pilot School[25].

What awards did John Glenn receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[26], Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], Air Medal[36], and Congressional Space Medal of Honor[37].

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  7. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [10] . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  27. [27] . crsreports.congress.gov. crsreports.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  29. [37] . nasa.gov. nasa.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [38] . wikidata.org.
  31. [39] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [54] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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