Steve Fossett
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Summary
Steve Fossett was born on April 22, 1944[1], in Jackson[2]. He died on September 3, 2007[3], in Sierra Nevada[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], financier[6], balloonist[7], aircraft pilot[8], and racing automobile driver[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,670 views/month, #6,809 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: businessperson[12], sailor[13], mountaineer[14], adventurer[15], stockbroker[16]
- Educated at: National University of San Marcos[17], Stanford University[18], Garden Grove High School[19], Olin Business School[20]
- Award received: FAI Gold Air Medal[21], National Aviation Hall of Fame[22], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[23], Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[24]
- Member of: Royal Geographical Society[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Steve Fossett[27]
- Cause of death: aviation accident[28]
- Sport: auto racing[29]
- Family name: Fossett[30]
- Given name: Stephen[31], James[32]
- Official website: http://www.stevefossett.com/[33]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[34]
- Participant in: 1991 Iditarod[35], 1992 Iditarod[36], 24 Hours of Le Mans[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Name in native language: Steve Fossett[39]
Why It Matters
Steve Fossett has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
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 an explorer[5], financier[6], balloonist[7], aircraft pilot[8], and racing automobile driver[9].
Where did Steve Fossett go to school?
Steve Fossett was educated at National University of San Marcos[17], Stanford University[18], Garden Grove High School[19], and Olin Business School[20].
What awards did Steve Fossett receive?
Honors received include FAI Gold Air Medal[21], National Aviation Hall of Fame[22], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[23], and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[24].