John Joseph Montgomery

American aviation pioneer, inventor, scientist (1858-1911)
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John Joseph Montgomery
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John Joseph Montgomery was born on February 15, 1858, in Yuba City [1]. He received his education at St. Ignatius College Preparatory and later worked as an employee of Santa Clara University .

His professional roles included serving as a military flight engineer, inventor, aircraft pilot, and glider pilot . In recognition of his contributions, he was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame .

Montgomery died on October 31, 1911, in Santa Clara County [1]. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery [2].

John Joseph Montgomery

Summary

John Joseph Montgomery is a human[1]. He was born in Yuba City[2]. He was born on February 15, 1858[3]. He died in Santa Clara County[4]. He died on October 31, 1911[5]. He worked as a military flight engineer[6], inventor[7], aircraft pilot[8], and glider pilot[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yuba City[2], John Joseph Montgomery…
  • John Joseph Montgomery passed away in Santa Clara County[4].
  • John Joseph Montgomery was born on February 15, 1858[3].
  • John Joseph Montgomery died on October 31, 1911[5].
  • John Joseph Montgomery is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[11].
  • John Joseph Montgomery held citizenship in United States[12].
  • John Joseph Montgomery worked as a military flight engineer[6].
  • John Joseph Montgomery worked as an inventor[7].
  • John Joseph Montgomery worked as an aircraft pilot[8].
  • John Joseph Montgomery worked as a glider pilot[9].
  • John Joseph Montgomery was employed by Santa Clara University[13].
  • John Joseph Montgomery was educated at St. Ignatius College Preparatory[14].
  • John Joseph Montgomery received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[15].
  • John Joseph Montgomery is recorded as male[16].
  • John Joseph Montgomery's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Joseph Montgomery's Commons category is recorded as John Joseph Montgomery[18].
  • John Joseph Montgomery's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[19].
  • John Joseph Montgomery's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Joseph Montgomery's topic's main category is recorded as Category:John Joseph Montgomery[21].
  • John Joseph Montgomery's Commons gallery is recorded as John Joseph Montgomery[22].
  • John Joseph Montgomery's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Yuba City[2], John Joseph Montgomery… he was born on February 15, 1858[3].

Education

John Joseph Montgomery's education included a stint at St. Ignatius College Preparatory[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military flight engineer[6], inventor[7], aircraft pilot[8], and glider pilot[9]. Among John Joseph Montgomery's employers was Santa Clara University[13].

Recognition

John Joseph Montgomery received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

John Joseph Montgomery died on October 31, 1911[5]. He died in Santa Clara County[4]. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

John Joseph Montgomery ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was John Joseph Montgomery born?

John Joseph Montgomery's place of birth was Yuba City[2].

Where did John Joseph Montgomery die?

John Joseph Montgomery died in Santa Clara County[4].

What did John Joseph Montgomery do for work?

John Joseph Montgomery worked as military flight engineer[6], inventor[7], aircraft pilot[8], and glider pilot[9].

Where did John Joseph Montgomery go to school?

John Joseph Montgomery was educated at St. Ignatius College Preparatory[14].

What awards did John Joseph Montgomery receive?

Honors received include National Aviation Hall of Fame[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . findagrave.com. findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Manner of death accidental death
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