Leslie Groves
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Summary
Leslie Groves was born on August 17, 1896[1], in Albany[2]. He died on July 13, 1970[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a military engineer[5] and army officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,742 views/month, #6,123 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: United States Army Command and General Staff College[10], United States Military Academy[11], United States Army War College[12], Queen Anne High School[13], Engineer Officer Basic Course[14], University of Washington[15], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16]
- Award received: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17], Distinguished Service Medal[18], Legion of Merit[19], World War I Victory Medal[20], Army of Occupation of Germany Medal[21], American Campaign Medal[22], World War II Victory Medal[23], Army Staff Identification Badge[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Military branch: military engineering[26]
- Commons category: Leslie Groves[27]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[28], general[29]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[31], World War II[32], United States occupation of Nicaragua[33]
- Family name: Groves[34]
- Given name: Leslie[35], Richard[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Leslie Groves[37]
- Commons gallery: Leslie Groves[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Participant in: Manhattan Project[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Present in work: Hiroshima[42]
- Commons Creator page: Leslie Groves[43]
- Birth name: Leslie Richard Groves[44]
- Name in native language: Leslie Groves[45]
- Start of work period: 1918[46]
- End of work period: 1948[47]
Why It Matters
Leslie Groves has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Leslie Groves born?
Leslie Groves was born in Albany[2].
Where did Leslie Groves die?
Leslie Groves died in Washington, D.C.[4].
What did Leslie Groves do for work?
Leslie Groves worked as a military engineer[5] and army officer[6].
Where did Leslie Groves go to school?
Leslie Groves was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[10], United States Military Academy[11], United States Army War College[12], and Queen Anne High School[13].
What awards did Leslie Groves receive?
Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17], Distinguished Service Medal[18], Legion of Merit[19], and World War I Victory Medal[20].