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 (37,626 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 worked as an aircraft pilot[18].
- Neil Armstrong's field of work was naval aviation[19].
- Neil Armstrong's field of work was space exploration[20].
- Neil Armstrong's field of work was aerospace engineering[21].
- Neil Armstrong was employed by Tallahassee[22].
- Neil Armstrong was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[23].
- Neil Armstrong was employed by University of Cincinnati[24].
- Neil Armstrong's education included a stint at University of Southern California[25].
- Neil Armstrong was educated at Purdue University[26].
- Neil Armstrong's education included a stint at USC Viterbi School of Engineering[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[25], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1880[35], headquartered in Los Angeles[36]; Purdue University[26], a public research university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1869[39]; USC Viterbi School of Engineering[27], an academic institution[40], in United States[41], founded in 1905[42]; Blume High School[43], a high school[44], in United States[45]; and Wapakoneta High School[46], a high school[47], in United States[48], founded in 1904[49].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include United States Naval Aviator[4], test pilot[5], university teacher[6], astronaut[7], military flight engineer[8], and aircraft pilot[18]. Fields of work include naval aviation[19], a type of activity[50]; space exploration[20], a field of study[51]; and aerospace engineering[21], a branch of engineering[52]. Employers include Tallahassee[22], a city in the United States[53], in United States[54], founded in 1824[55]; National Aeronautics and Space Administration[23], a space agency[56], in United States[57], founded in 1958[58], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[59]; and University of Cincinnati[24], a public research university[60], in United States[61], founded in 1819[62].
Recognition
Awards received include Air Medal[63], a medallion[64], in United States[65], founded in 1942[66]; Korean Service Medal[67], a service medal[68], in United States[69], founded in 1950[70]; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[71], an award[72], in United States[73]; Silver Buffalo Award[74], a service award[75], in United States[76]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[77]; and Congressional Space Medal of Honor[78].
Personal Life
Spouses include Janet Shearon[13], a homemaker[79], 1934–2018[80], of United States[81] and Carol Held Knight[14]. A child of Neil Armstrong was Rick Armstrong[15]. His religion is recorded as deism[82].
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[83], a NASA facility[84], in United States[85], founded in 1946[86], headquartered in Edwards Air Force Base[87]; armalcolite[88], a mineral species[89]; Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum[90], a museum[91], in United States[92], founded in 1972[93]; Armstrong[94], a lunar crater[95]; and armstrongite[96], a mineral species[97].
Why It Matters
Neil Armstrong ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37,626 views/month, #1,353 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[98] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[99]
He is credited with the discovery of Statio Tranquillitatis[100], a launch and/or landing site[101]. Entities named for him include Armstrong Flight Research Center[83], a NASA facility[84], in United States[85], founded in 1946[86], headquartered in Edwards Air Force Base[87]; armalcolite[88], a mineral species[89]; Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum[90], a museum[91], in United States[92], founded in 1972[93]; Armstrong[94], a lunar crater[95]; and armstrongite[96], a mineral species[97].
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[25], Purdue University[26], USC Viterbi School of Engineering[27], and Blume High School[43].
What awards did Neil Armstrong receive?
Honors received include Air Medal[63], Korean Service Medal[67], Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[71], and Silver Buffalo Award[74].
What did Neil Armstrong discover?
Neil Armstrong is credited as discoverer of Statio Tranquillitatis[100].