Michael Collins
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Summary
Michael Collins was born on October 31, 1930[1], in Rome[2]. He died on April 28, 2021[3], in Naples[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], astronaut[6], test pilot[7], autobiographer[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,518 views/month, #4,650 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[11]
- Father: James Lawton Collins[12]
- Spouse: Patricia Finnegan[13]
- Child: Kate Collins[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: airman[17], entrepreneur[18]
- Field of work: astronautics[19], space project[20], entrepreneurship[21], space program[22], aviation museum[23], space exploration[24]
- Position held: Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs[25]
- Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[26], Smithsonian Institution[27]
- Educated at: U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[28], United States Military Academy[29], Harvard Business School[30], St. Albans School[31], Academia del Perpetuo Socorro[32]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[33], Order of Culture[34], Presidential Medal of Freedom[35], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[36], Washington State Book Award[37], Congressional Gold Medal[38], National Aviation Hall of Fame[39], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[40], Langley Gold Medal[41], Cullum Geographical Medal[42], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[43], Hubbard Medal[44], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[45], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[46]
- Sex or gender: male[47]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[48]
- Part of: NASA Astronaut Group 3[49]
- Commons category: Michael Collins (astronaut)[50]
- Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[51]
- Cause of death: cancer[52]
- Family name: Collins[53]
- Given name: Michael[54]
- Topic's main category: Category:Michael Collins (astronaut)[55]
- Work location: Florida[56]
- Manner of death: natural causes[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Michael Collins include armalcolite[58], a mineral species[59]; Collins[60], a lunar crater[61]; and Michael Collins Trophy[62], an award[63], in United States[64], founded in 1985[65].
Why It Matters
Michael Collins has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Entities named for him include armalcolite[58], a mineral species[59]; Collins[60], a lunar crater[61]; and Michael Collins Trophy[62], an award[63], in United States[64], founded in 1985[65].
FAQs
Where was Michael Collins born?
Michael Collins was born in Rome[2].
Where did Michael Collins die?
Michael Collins passed away in Naples[4].
Who were Michael Collins's parents?
Michael Collins's father was James Lawton Collins[12].
Who was Michael Collins married to?
Michael Collins's spouses include Patricia Finnegan[13].
What did Michael Collins do for work?
Michael Collins worked as a military officer[5], astronaut[6], test pilot[7], autobiographer[8], and actor[9].
Where did Michael Collins go to school?
Michael Collins was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[28], United States Military Academy[29], Harvard Business School[30], and St. Albans School[31].
What awards did Michael Collins receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[33], Order of Culture[34], Presidential Medal of Freedom[35], and NASA Exceptional Service Medal[36].