Robert John Fleming

American military officer (1907–1984); Governor of the Panama Canal Zone 1962–1967
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Summary

Robert John Fleming was born on January 13, 1907[1], in Fort Robinson[2]. He died on July 14, 1984[3], in Palo Alto[4]. He worked as an engineer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[7]
  • Father: Robert J. Fleming[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Position held: Governor of the Panama Canal Zone[10]
  • Educated at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Engineering[11], United States Military Academy[12], National War College[13], Phillips Exeter Academy[14]
  • Award received: Bronze Star Medal[15], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], Legion of Honour[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Military branch: United States Army[19]
  • Commons category: Robert J. Fleming, Jr.[20]
  • Military, police or special rank: major general[21]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[22]
  • Family name: Fleming[23]
  • Given name: Robert[24], John[25]
  • Relative: Leslie D. Carter, Jr.[26]

Why It Matters

Robert John Fleming is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Robert John Fleming born?

Robert John Fleming was born in Fort Robinson[2].

Where did Robert John Fleming die?

Robert John Fleming passed away in Palo Alto[4].

Who were Robert John Fleming's parents?

Robert John Fleming's father was Robert J. Fleming[8].

What did Robert John Fleming do for work?

Robert John Fleming worked as an engineer[5].

Where did Robert John Fleming go to school?

Robert John Fleming was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Engineering[11], United States Military Academy[12], National War College[13], and Phillips Exeter Academy[14].

What awards did Robert John Fleming receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[15], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], and Legion of Honour[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . digital-library.usma.edu. digital-library.usma.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . ufdc.ufl.edu. ufdc.ufl.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . digital-library.usma.edu. digital-library.usma.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . digital-library.usma.edu. digital-library.usma.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . digital-library.usma.edu. digital-library.usma.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Fort Robinson
    Educated at → Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Engineering, United States Military Academy, National War College +1
    Family name → Fleming
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