Neil Armstrong
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Neil Armstrong
Summary
Neil Armstrong is a human[1]. Born in Wapakoneta[2], he… he died in Cincinnati[3]. He worked as an United States Naval Aviator[4], test pilot[5], university teacher[6], astronaut[7], and military flight engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,112 views/month, #1,353 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Wapakoneta[2], Neil Armstrong…
- Neil Armstrong died in Cincinnati[3].
- Burial took place at Atlantic Ocean[10].
- Neil Armstrong's father was Stephen Koenig Armstrong[11].
- Neil Armstrong's mother was Viola Louise Engel[12].
- Neil Armstrong was married to Janet Shearon[13].
- Neil Armstrong was married to Carol Held Knight[14].
- A child of Neil Armstrong was Rick Armstrong[15].
- Neil Armstrong held citizenship in United States[16].
- English was Neil Armstrong's native language[17].
- Neil Armstrong's professions included United States Naval Aviator[4].
- Neil Armstrong worked as a test pilot[5].
- Neil Armstrong worked as a university teacher[6].
- Neil Armstrong's professions included astronaut[7].
- Neil Armstrong's professions included military flight engineer[8].
- Neil Armstrong's field of work was naval aviation[18].
- Neil Armstrong's field of work was space exploration[19].
- Neil Armstrong's field of work was aerospace engineering[20].
- Among Neil Armstrong's employers was Tallahassee[21].
- Neil Armstrong was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[22].
- Neil Armstrong was employed by University of Cincinnati[23].
- Neil Armstrong was educated at University of Southern California[24].
- Neil Armstrong's education included a stint at Purdue University[25].
- Neil Armstrong was educated at USC Viterbi School of Engineering[26].
- Neil Armstrong's education included a stint at Blume High School[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1930-08-05[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2012-08-25[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 474695bb-2c91-477d-a42e-f99b02be5722[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Neil Armstrong's place of birth was Wapakoneta[2]. His father was Stephen Koenig Armstrong[11]. His mother was Viola Louise Engel[12]. English was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at University of Southern California[24], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1880[35], headquartered in Los Angeles[36]; Purdue University[25], a public research university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1869[39]; USC Viterbi School of Engineering[26], an academic institution[40], in United States[41], founded in 1905[42]; Blume High School[27], a high school[43], in United States[44]; and Wapakoneta High School[45], a high school[46], in United States[47], founded in 1904[48].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include United States Naval Aviator[4], test pilot[5], university teacher[6], astronaut[7], and military flight engineer[8]. Fields of work include naval aviation[18], a type of activity[49]; space exploration[19], a field of study[50]; and aerospace engineering[20], a branch of engineering[51]. Employers include Tallahassee[21], a city in the United States[52], in United States[53], founded in 1824[54]; National Aeronautics and Space Administration[22], a space agency[55], in United States[56], founded in 1958[57], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[58]; and University of Cincinnati[23], a public research university[59], in United States[60], founded in 1819[61].
Recognition
Awards received include Air Medal[62], a medallion[63], in United States[64], founded in 1942[65]; Korean Service Medal[66], a service medal[67], in United States[68], founded in 1950[69]; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[70], an award[71], in United States[72]; Silver Buffalo Award[73], a service award[74], in United States[75]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[76]; and Congressional Space Medal of Honor[77].
Personal Life
Spouses include Janet Shearon[13], a homemaker[78], 1934–2018[79], of United States[80] and Carol Held Knight[14]. A child of Neil Armstrong was Rick Armstrong[15]. His religion is recorded as deism[81].
Death and Burial
Neil Armstrong passed away in Cincinnati[3]. He is buried at Atlantic Ocean[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Neil Armstrong include Armstrong Flight Research Center[82], a NASA facility[83], in United States[84], founded in 1946[85], headquartered in Edwards Air Force Base[86]; armalcolite[87], a mineral species[88]; Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum[89], a museum[90], in United States[91], founded in 1972[92]; Armstrong[93], a lunar crater[94]; and armstrongite[95], a mineral species[96].
Why It Matters
Neil Armstrong ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,112 views/month, #1,353 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[97] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[98]
He is credited with the discovery of Statio Tranquillitatis[99], a launch and/or landing site[100]. Entities named for him include Armstrong Flight Research Center[82], a NASA facility[83], in United States[84], founded in 1946[85], headquartered in Edwards Air Force Base[86]; armalcolite[87], a mineral species[88]; Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum[89], a museum[90], in United States[91], founded in 1972[92]; Armstrong[93], a lunar crater[94]; and armstrongite[95], a mineral species[96].
FAQs
Where was Neil Armstrong born?
Born in Wapakoneta[2], Neil Armstrong…
Where did Neil Armstrong die?
Neil Armstrong passed away in Cincinnati[3].
Who were Neil Armstrong's parents?
Neil Armstrong's father was Stephen Koenig Armstrong[11]. Neil Armstrong's mother was Viola Louise Engel[12].
Who was Neil Armstrong married to?
Neil Armstrong's spouses include Janet Shearon[13] and Carol Held Knight[14].
What did Neil Armstrong do for work?
Neil Armstrong worked as United States Naval Aviator[4], test pilot[5], university teacher[6], astronaut[7], and military flight engineer[8].
Where did Neil Armstrong go to school?
Neil Armstrong was educated at University of Southern California[24], Purdue University[25], USC Viterbi School of Engineering[26], and Blume High School[27].
What awards did Neil Armstrong receive?
Honors received include Air Medal[62], Korean Service Medal[66], Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[70], and Silver Buffalo Award[73].
What did Neil Armstrong discover?
Neil Armstrong is credited as discoverer of Statio Tranquillitatis[99].