Paul Tibbets
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Paul Tibbets
Summary
Paul Tibbets is a human[1]. His place of birth was Quincy[2]. He was born on +1915-02-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Columbus[4]. He died on +2007-11-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,237 views/month, #6,222 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Paul Tibbets was born in Quincy[2].
- Paul Tibbets died in Columbus[4].
- Paul Tibbets was born on +1915-02-23T00:00:00Z[3].
- Paul Tibbets died on +2007-11-01T00:00:00Z[5].
- Paul Tibbets held citizenship in United States[10].
- Paul Tibbets's professions included military officer[6].
- Paul Tibbets's professions included aircraft pilot[7].
- Paul Tibbets worked as a military personnel[8].
- Paul Tibbets was educated at University of Florida[11].
- Paul Tibbets's education included a stint at University of Cincinnati[12].
- Paul Tibbets's education included a stint at Western Military Academy[13].
- Paul Tibbets received the Distinguished Flying Cross[14].
- Paul Tibbets received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].
- Paul Tibbets received the Purple Heart[16].
- Paul Tibbets received the Air Medal[17].
- Paul Tibbets received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[18].
- Paul Tibbets received the Distinguished Service Cross[19].
- Paul Tibbets's image is recorded as Paul W Tibbets USAF bio photo.jpg[20].
- Paul Tibbets is recorded as male[21].
- Paul Tibbets's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Paul Tibbets's ISNI is recorded as 0000000082236615[23].
- Paul Tibbets's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 43036142[24].
- Paul Tibbets's GND ID is recorded as 133748383[25].
- Paul Tibbets's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[26].
- Paul Tibbets's military branch is recorded as United States Army Air Corps[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Quincy[2], Paul Tibbets… he was born on +1915-02-23T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Educated at University of Florida[11], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1853[30], headquartered in Gainesville[31]; University of Cincinnati[12], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1819[34]; and Western Military Academy[13], a military academy[35], in United States[36], founded in 1879[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and military personnel[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[14], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1926[40]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[41], in United States[42]; Purple Heart[16], a medallion[43], in United States[44], founded in 1932[45]; Air Medal[17], a medallion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1942[48]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[18], an aviation museum[49], in United States[50], founded in 1962[51]; and Distinguished Service Cross[19], a courage award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1918[54].
Death and Burial
Paul Tibbets died on +2007-11-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Columbus[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[55].
Why It Matters
Paul Tibbets ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,237 views/month, #6,222 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Paul Tibbets born?
Paul Tibbets's place of birth was Quincy[2].
Where did Paul Tibbets die?
Paul Tibbets passed away in Columbus[4].
What did Paul Tibbets do for work?
Paul Tibbets worked as military officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and military personnel[8].
Where did Paul Tibbets go to school?
Paul Tibbets was educated at University of Florida[11], University of Cincinnati[12], and Western Military Academy[13].
What awards did Paul Tibbets receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[14], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], Purple Heart[16], and Air Medal[17].