Maxwell D. Taylor

American military officer and diplomat (1901-1987)
Person human Q313972
Maxwell D. Taylor
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Maxwell D. Taylor

Summary

Maxwell D. Taylor is a human[1]. He was born in Keytesville[2]. He was born on August 26, 1901[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on April 19, 1987[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,443 views/month, #6,756 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Maxwell D. Taylor's place of birth was Keytesville[2].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor was born on August 26, 1901[3].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor died on April 19, 1987[5].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor held the position of United States Ambassador to South Vietnam[11].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor held the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff[12].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[13].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor held the position of ambassador[14].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[15].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[16].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor was educated at United States Army War College[17].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor's education included a stint at Metropolitan Community College[18].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor received the Bronze Star Medal[19].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor received the Purple Heart[21].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor received the Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[22].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor received the Silver Star[23].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor received the World War II Victory Medal[24].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor is recorded as male[25].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Maxwell D. Taylor's member of sports team is recorded as Army Black Knights men's tennis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Maxwell D. Taylor's place of birth was Keytesville[2]. He was born on August 26, 1901[3].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[15], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[31]; United States Military Academy[16], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34]; United States Army War College[17], a staff college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1901[37]; and Metropolitan Community College[18], a community college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1969[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to South Vietnam[11], a historical position[41], in South Vietnam[42], founded in 1950[43]; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff[12], a position[44], in United States[45], founded in 1949[46]; Chief of Staff of the United States Army[13], a position[47], in United States[48], founded in 1903[49]; and ambassador[14], a diplomatic rank[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[19], a courage award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1944[53]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20], a grade of an order[54], in United States[55]; Purple Heart[21], a medallion[56], in United States[57], founded in 1932[58]; Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[22], a grade of an order[59], in Netherlands[60]; Silver Star[23], a star[61], in United States[62], founded in 1918[63]; and World War II Victory Medal[24], an United States service medals of the world wars[64], in United States[65], founded in 1945[66].

Death and Burial

Maxwell D. Taylor died on April 19, 1987[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[67]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Maxwell D. Taylor ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,443 views/month, #6,756 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Maxwell D. Taylor born?

Born in Keytesville[2], Maxwell D. Taylor…

Where did Maxwell D. Taylor die?

Maxwell D. Taylor passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Maxwell D. Taylor do for work?

Maxwell D. Taylor worked as diplomat[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Maxwell D. Taylor go to school?

Maxwell D. Taylor was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[15], United States Military Academy[16], United States Army War College[17], and Metropolitan Community College[18].

What awards did Maxwell D. Taylor receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[19], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20], Purple Heart[21], and Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[22].

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  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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