Steve Fossett
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Steve Fossett
Summary
Steve Fossett is a human[1]. Born in Jackson[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1944[3]. He died in Sierra Nevada[4]. He died on September 3, 2007[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], financier[7], balloonist[8], aircraft pilot[9], and racing automobile driver[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,666 views/month, #6,809 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Steve Fossett was born in Jackson[2].
- Steve Fossett passed away in Sierra Nevada[4].
- Steve Fossett was born on April 22, 1944[3].
- Steve Fossett died on September 3, 2007[5].
- Steve Fossett held citizenship in United States[12].
- Steve Fossett's professions included explorer[6].
- Steve Fossett's professions included financier[7].
- Steve Fossett's professions included balloonist[8].
- Steve Fossett worked as an aircraft pilot[9].
- Steve Fossett's professions included racing automobile driver[10].
- Steve Fossett's professions included businessperson[13].
- Steve Fossett was educated at National University of San Marcos[14].
- Steve Fossett was educated at Stanford University[15].
- Steve Fossett was educated at Garden Grove High School[16].
- Steve Fossett was educated at Olin Business School[17].
- Steve Fossett received the FAI Gold Air Medal[18].
- Steve Fossett received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[19].
- Steve Fossett received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20].
- Steve Fossett received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[21].
- Steve Fossett was a member of Royal Geographical Society[22].
- Steve Fossett is recorded as male[23].
- Steve Fossett's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Steve Fossett's Commons category is recorded as Steve Fossett[25].
- The cause of death was aviation accident[26].
- Steve Fossett's sport is recorded as auto racing[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Jackson[2], Steve Fossett… he was born on April 22, 1944[3].
Education
Educated at National University of San Marcos[14], a public research university[28], in Peru[29], founded in 1551[30]; Stanford University[15], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1885[33], headquartered in Stanford[34]; Garden Grove High School[16], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1921[37]; and Olin Business School[17], a business school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1917[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], financier[7], balloonist[8], aircraft pilot[9], racing automobile driver[10], and businessperson[13].
Recognition
Awards received include FAI Gold Air Medal[18], a medallion[41], founded in 1924[42]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[19], an aviation museum[43], in United States[44], founded in 1962[45]; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47]; and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[21], an award[48], in United States[49].
Death and Burial
Steve Fossett died on September 3, 2007[5]. He died in Sierra Nevada[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[26].
Why It Matters
Steve Fossett ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,666 views/month, #6,809 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Steve Fossett born?
Steve Fossett was born in Jackson[2].
Where did Steve Fossett die?
Steve Fossett died in Sierra Nevada[4].
What did Steve Fossett do for work?
Steve Fossett worked as explorer[6], financier[7], balloonist[8], aircraft pilot[9], and racing automobile driver[10].
Where did Steve Fossett go to school?
Steve Fossett was educated at National University of San Marcos[14], Stanford University[15], Garden Grove High School[16], and Olin Business School[17].
What awards did Steve Fossett receive?
Honors received include FAI Gold Air Medal[18], National Aviation Hall of Fame[19], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20], and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[21].