Lewis Nixon III

United States Army officer (1918–1995)
Person human Q1324097
Lewis Nixon III
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Summary

Lewis Nixon III was born on September 30, 1918[1], in New York City[2]. He died on January 11, 1995[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,135 views/month, #5,474 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[7]
  • Father: Stanhope Wood Nixon[8]
  • Mother: Doris Ryer Nixon[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Educated at: Yale University[11], Cate School[12]
  • Award received: Bronze Star Medal[13], Purple Heart[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Military branch: United States Army[16]
  • Military, police or special rank: captain[17]
  • Cause of death: diabetes[18]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[19]
  • Family name: Nixon[20]
  • Given name: Lewis[21]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[22]
  • Start of work period: 1941[23]

Why It Matters

Lewis Nixon III has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Lewis Nixon III born?

Lewis Nixon III's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Lewis Nixon III die?

Lewis Nixon III died in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Lewis Nixon III's parents?

Lewis Nixon III's father was Stanhope Wood Nixon[8]. Lewis Nixon III's mother was Doris Ryer Nixon[9].

What did Lewis Nixon III do for work?

Lewis Nixon III worked as a military officer[5].

Where did Lewis Nixon III go to school?

Lewis Nixon III was educated at Yale University[11] and Cate School[12].

What awards did Lewis Nixon III receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[13] and Purple Heart[14].

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  16. [1] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at → Yale University, Cate School
    Family name → Nixon
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