Matthew Ridgway
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Summary
Matthew Ridgway is a human[1]. Born in Hampton[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1895[3]. He died in Allegheny County[4]. He died on July 26, 1993[5]. He worked as an army officer[6], politician[7], soldier[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,016 views/month, #6,565 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Hampton[2].
- Born in Fort Monroe National Monument[11].
- Matthew Ridgway died in Allegheny County[4].
- Matthew Ridgway was born on March 3, 1895[3].
- Matthew Ridgway died on July 26, 1993[5].
- Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
- Matthew Ridgway held citizenship in United States[13].
- Matthew Ridgway worked as an army officer[6].
- Matthew Ridgway's professions included politician[7].
- Matthew Ridgway's professions included soldier[8].
- Matthew Ridgway's professions included military officer[9].
- Matthew Ridgway's field of work was military affairs[14].
- Matthew Ridgway held the position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe[15].
- Matthew Ridgway held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[16].
- Matthew Ridgway was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[17].
- Matthew Ridgway was educated at United States Military Academy[18].
- Matthew Ridgway's education included a stint at Boston English High School[19].
- Matthew Ridgway's education included a stint at United States Army War College[20].
- Matthew Ridgway received the Bronze Star Medal[21].
- Matthew Ridgway received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22].
- Matthew Ridgway received the Purple Heart[23].
- Matthew Ridgway received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[24].
- Matthew Ridgway received the Silver Star[25].
- Matthew Ridgway received the Congressional Gold Medal[26].
- Matthew Ridgway is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Hampton[2], an independent city in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1610[30] and Fort Monroe National Monument[11], a National Monument of the United States[31], in United States[32]. Matthew Ridgway was born on March 3, 1895[3].
Education
Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[17], a staff college[33], in United States[34], founded in 1881[35], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[36]; United States Military Academy[18], a military academy[37], in United States[38], founded in 1802[39]; Boston English High School[19], a high school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1821[42]; and United States Army War College[20], a staff college[43], in United States[44], founded in 1901[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include army officer[6], politician[7], soldier[8], and military officer[9]. Matthew Ridgway's field of work was military affairs[14]. Positions held include Supreme Allied Commander Europe[15], a military position[46], founded in 1951[47] and Chief of Staff of the United States Army[16], a position[48], in United States[49], founded in 1903[50].
Recognition
Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[21], a courage award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1944[53]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22], a grade of an order[54], in United States[55]; Purple Heart[23], a medallion[56], in United States[57], founded in 1932[58]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], an award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1963[61]; Silver Star[25], a star[62], in United States[63], founded in 1918[64]; and Congressional Gold Medal[26], a medallion[65], in United States[66], founded in 1776[67].
Death and Burial
Matthew Ridgway died on July 26, 1993[5]. He died in Allegheny County[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[68]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Matthew Ridgway ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,016 views/month, #6,565 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
FAQs
Where was Matthew Ridgway born?
Matthew Ridgway's place of birth was Hampton[2].
Where did Matthew Ridgway die?
Matthew Ridgway died in Allegheny County[4].
What did Matthew Ridgway do for work?
Matthew Ridgway worked as army officer[6], politician[7], soldier[8], and military officer[9].
Where did Matthew Ridgway go to school?
Matthew Ridgway was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[17], United States Military Academy[18], Boston English High School[19], and United States Army War College[20].
What awards did Matthew Ridgway receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[21], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22], Purple Heart[23], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[24].