John J. Pershing
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John J. Pershing
Summary
John J. Pershing is a human[1]. His place of birth was Laclede[2]. He was born on September 13, 1860[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on July 15, 1948[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,033 views/month, #5,316 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- John J. Pershing's place of birth was Laclede[2].
- John J. Pershing passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
- John J. Pershing was born on September 13, 1860[3].
- John J. Pershing died on July 15, 1948[5].
- John J. Pershing is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
- John J. Pershing was married to Helen Frances Warren[10].
- Among John J. Pershing's spouses was Micheline Resco[11].
- A child of John J. Pershing was Warren Pershing[12].
- John J. Pershing held citizenship in United States[13].
- John J. Pershing's professions included military officer[6].
- John J. Pershing's professions included lawyer[7].
- John J. Pershing held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[14].
- John J. Pershing held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[15].
- Among John J. Pershing's employers was United States Military Academy[16].
- John J. Pershing was educated at United States Military Academy[17].
- John J. Pershing's education included a stint at United States Army War College[18].
- John J. Pershing's education included a stint at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[19].
- John J. Pershing's education included a stint at Truman State University[20].
- John J. Pershing was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law[21].
- John J. Pershing received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22].
- John J. Pershing received the Pulitzer Prize for History[23].
- John J. Pershing received the Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24].
- John J. Pershing received the Silver Star[25].
- John J. Pershing received the Congressional Gold Medal[26].
- John J. Pershing received the Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[27].
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Origins and Family
John J. Pershing was born in Laclede[2]. He was born on September 13, 1860[3].
Education
Educated at United States Military Academy[17], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30]; United States Army War College[18], a staff college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1901[33]; University of Nebraska–Lincoln[19], a public university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1869[36]; Truman State University[20], a university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1867[39]; and University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law[21], a law school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1888[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and lawyer[7]. John J. Pershing was employed by United States Military Academy[16]. Positions held include Chief of Staff of the United States Army[14], a position[43], in United States[44], founded in 1903[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; Pulitzer Prize for History[23], a class of award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1917[50]; Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], a grade of an order[51], in United Kingdom[52]; Silver Star[25], a star[53], in United States[54], founded in 1918[55]; Congressional Gold Medal[26], a medallion[56], in United States[57], founded in 1776[58]; and Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[27], a grade of an order[59], in Romania[60].
Personal Life
Spouses include Helen Frances Warren[10], 1880–1915[61], of United States[62] and Micheline Resco[11], an artist[63], 1898–1968[64], of France[65]. A child of John J. Pershing was Warren Pershing[12].
Death and Burial
John J. Pershing died on July 15, 1948[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[66]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John J. Pershing include MGM-31 Pershing[67], a missile family[68]; Pershing County[69], a county of Nevada[70], in United States[71], founded in 1919[72]; Stade Pershing[73], a sports venue[74], in France[75], founded in 1919[76]; M26 Pershing[77], a combat vehicle model[78], in United States[79]; and Pershing Square[80], a park[81], in United States[82].
Why It Matters
John J. Pershing ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,033 views/month, #5,316 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[83] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]
Entities named for him include MGM-31 Pershing[67], a missile family[68]; Pershing County[69], a county of Nevada[70], in United States[71], founded in 1919[72]; Stade Pershing[73], a sports venue[74], in France[75], founded in 1919[76]; M26 Pershing[77], a combat vehicle model[78], in United States[79]; and Pershing Square[80], a park[81], in United States[82].
FAQs
Where was John J. Pershing born?
John J. Pershing was born in Laclede[2].
Where did John J. Pershing die?
John J. Pershing passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who was John J. Pershing married to?
John J. Pershing's spouses include Helen Frances Warren[10] and Micheline Resco[11].
What did John J. Pershing do for work?
John J. Pershing worked as military officer[6] and lawyer[7].
Where did John J. Pershing go to school?
John J. Pershing was educated at United States Military Academy[17], United States Army War College[18], University of Nebraska–Lincoln[19], and Truman State University[20].
What awards did John J. Pershing receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], Pulitzer Prize for History[23], Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[24], and Silver Star[25].