Joseph Kittinger
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Joseph Kittinger
Summary
Joseph Kittinger is a human[1]. Born in Tampa[2], he… he was born on July 27, 1928[3]. He died in Orlando[4]. He died on December 9, 2022[5]. He worked as an air force officer[6], fighter pilot[7], and balloonist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (783 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Tampa[2], Joseph Kittinger…
- Joseph Kittinger died in Orlando[4].
- Joseph Kittinger was born on July 27, 1928[3].
- Joseph Kittinger died on December 9, 2022[5].
- Joseph Kittinger held citizenship in United States[10].
- Joseph Kittinger's professions included air force officer[6].
- Joseph Kittinger worked as a fighter pilot[7].
- Joseph Kittinger worked as a balloonist[8].
- Joseph Kittinger's education included a stint at Bolles School[11].
- Joseph Kittinger was educated at University of Florida[12].
- Joseph Kittinger received the Silver Star[13].
- Joseph Kittinger received the Legion of Merit[14].
- Joseph Kittinger received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
- Joseph Kittinger received the Bronze Star Medal[16].
- Joseph Kittinger received the Purple Heart[17].
- Joseph Kittinger received the Meritorious Service Medal[18].
- Joseph Kittinger is recorded as male[19].
- Joseph Kittinger's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Joseph Kittinger's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[21].
- Joseph Kittinger's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Kittinger[22].
- Joseph Kittinger's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[23].
- The cause of death was lung cancer[24].
- Joseph Kittinger was part of the conflict Vietnam War[25].
- Joseph Kittinger's family name is recorded as Kittinger[26].
- Joseph Kittinger's given name is recorded as Joseph[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Joseph Kittinger was born in Tampa[2]. He was born on July 27, 1928[3].
Education
Educated at Bolles School[11], a school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1933[30] and University of Florida[12], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1853[33], headquartered in Gainesville[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include air force officer[6], fighter pilot[7], and balloonist[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Silver Star[13], a star[35], in United States[36], founded in 1918[37]; Legion of Merit[14], an award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1942[40]; Distinguished Flying Cross[15], a courage award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1926[43]; Bronze Star Medal[16], a courage award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1944[46]; Purple Heart[17], a medallion[47], in United States[48], founded in 1932[49]; and Meritorious Service Medal[18], a medallion[50], in United States[51], founded in 1969[52].
Death and Burial
Joseph Kittinger died on December 9, 2022[5]. He died in Orlando[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[24].
Why It Matters
Joseph Kittinger ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (783 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He is credited with the discovery of space diving[55], a type of sport[56], founded in 1959[57].
FAQs
Where was Joseph Kittinger born?
Born in Tampa[2], Joseph Kittinger…
Where did Joseph Kittinger die?
Joseph Kittinger passed away in Orlando[4].
What did Joseph Kittinger do for work?
Joseph Kittinger worked as air force officer[6], fighter pilot[7], and balloonist[8].
Where did Joseph Kittinger go to school?
Joseph Kittinger was educated at Bolles School[11] and University of Florida[12].
What awards did Joseph Kittinger receive?
Honors received include Silver Star[13], Legion of Merit[14], Distinguished Flying Cross[15], and Bronze Star Medal[16].
What did Joseph Kittinger discover?
Joseph Kittinger is credited as discoverer of space diving[55].