Joseph Stilwell

United States Army general (1883–1946)
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Joseph Stilwell
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Joseph Stilwell

Summary

Joseph Stilwell is a human[1]. Born in Palatka[2], he… he was born on +1883-03-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in San Francisco[4]. He died on +1946-10-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a basketball coach[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (722 views/month, #6,667 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Stilwell was born in Palatka[2].
  • Joseph Stilwell passed away in San Francisco[4].
  • Joseph Stilwell was born on +1883-03-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Joseph Stilwell died on +1946-10-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at West Point Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Joseph Stilwell was Joseph Warren Stilwell, Jr.[10].
  • Joseph Stilwell held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Joseph Stilwell worked as a basketball coach[6].
  • Joseph Stilwell's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Among Joseph Stilwell's employers was United States Military Academy[12].
  • Joseph Stilwell was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[13].
  • Joseph Stilwell was educated at United States Military Academy[14].
  • Joseph Stilwell was educated at Yonkers High School[15].
  • Joseph Stilwell received the Bronze Star Medal[16].
  • Joseph Stilwell received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17].
  • Joseph Stilwell received the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Joseph Stilwell received the Distinguished Americans series[19].
  • Joseph Stilwell received the World War II Victory Medal[20].
  • Joseph Stilwell's image is recorded as Stilwell001.jpg[21].
  • Joseph Stilwell is recorded as male[22].
  • Joseph Stilwell's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Joseph Stilwell's league or competition is recorded as NCAA Division I men's basketball[24].
  • Joseph Stilwell's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109562649[25].
  • Joseph Stilwell's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 15083666[26].
  • Joseph Stilwell's GND ID is recorded as 118830821[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Stilwell's place of birth was Palatka[2]. He was born on +1883-03-19T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[13], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[31]; United States Military Academy[14], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34]; and Yonkers High School[15], a high school[35], in United States[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include basketball coach[6] and military personnel[7]. Among Joseph Stilwell's employers was United States Military Academy[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[16], a courage award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1944[39]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17], a grade of an order[40], in United States[41]; Legion of Honour[18], a state order[42], in France[43], founded in 1802[44]; Distinguished Americans series[19], an award[45]; and World War II Victory Medal[20], an United States service medals of the world wars[46], in United States[47], founded in 1945[48].

Personal Life

A child of Joseph Stilwell was Joseph Warren Stilwell, Jr.[10].

Death and Burial

Joseph Stilwell died on +1946-10-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in San Francisco[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[49]. He is buried at West Point Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Joseph Stilwell ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (722 views/month, #6,667 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Stilwell born?

Joseph Stilwell's place of birth was Palatka[2].

Where did Joseph Stilwell die?

Joseph Stilwell died in San Francisco[4].

What did Joseph Stilwell do for work?

Joseph Stilwell worked as basketball coach[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Joseph Stilwell go to school?

Joseph Stilwell was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[13], United States Military Academy[14], and Yonkers High School[15].

What awards did Joseph Stilwell receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[16], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17], Legion of Honour[18], and Distinguished Americans series[19].

References

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  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . ia800908.us.archive.org. ia800908.us.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [49] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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