John M. Fabian

American pilot and astronaut
Person human Q720160
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John M. Fabian

Summary

John M. Fabian is a human[1]. Born in Baytown[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1939[3]. He worked as a military officer[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John M. Fabian was born in Baytown[2].
  • John M. Fabian was born on January 28, 1939[3].
  • John M. Fabian held citizenship in United States[8].
  • John M. Fabian worked as a military officer[4].
  • John M. Fabian worked as an astronaut[5].
  • John M. Fabian worked as an aircraft pilot[6].
  • Among John M. Fabian's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[9].
  • John M. Fabian was educated at Washington State University[10].
  • John M. Fabian was educated at University of Washington[11].
  • John M. Fabian was educated at Pullman High School[12].
  • John M. Fabian was educated at Plymouth College[13].
  • John M. Fabian received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • John M. Fabian received the Air Medal[15].
  • John M. Fabian received the Legion of Honour[16].
  • John M. Fabian is recorded as male[17].
  • John M. Fabian's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John M. Fabian's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[19].
  • John M. Fabian is part of NASA Astronaut Group 8[20].
  • John M. Fabian's Commons category is recorded as John M. Fabian[21].
  • John M. Fabian's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[22].
  • John M. Fabian's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-7[23].
  • John M. Fabian's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-51-G[24].
  • John M. Fabian's family name is recorded as Fabian[25].
  • John M. Fabian's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • John M. Fabian's given name is recorded as McCreary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Baytown[2], John M. Fabian… he was born on January 28, 1939[3].

Education

Educated at Washington State University[10], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1959[30]; University of Washington[11], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1861[33]; Pullman High School[12], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1890[36]; and Plymouth College[13], a boarding school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1877[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6]. Among John M. Fabian's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], a grade of an order[40], in United States[41]; Air Medal[15], a medallion[42], in United States[43], founded in 1942[44]; and Legion of Honour[16], a state order[45], in France[46], founded in 1802[47].

Why It Matters

John M. Fabian ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was John M. Fabian born?

Born in Baytown[2], John M. Fabian…

What did John M. Fabian do for work?

John M. Fabian worked as military officer[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6].

Where did John M. Fabian go to school?

John M. Fabian was educated at Washington State University[10], University of Washington[11], Pullman High School[12], and Plymouth College[13].

What awards did John M. Fabian receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], Air Medal[15], and Legion of Honour[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · باسم · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Q1860
    Name in native language John McCreary Fabian
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1559]]: John McCreary Fabian"
  2. 9d ago · VandBoec · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death +2026-05-21T00:00:00Z
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P570]]: 21 May 2026"
  3. 28d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of ['Q734688', 'Q793632']
    Astronaut mission STS-7, STS-51-G
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  4. 4w ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of
    Part of NASA Astronaut Group 8
    Family name Fabian
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