Thomas Truxtun

Summary

Thomas Truxtun is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Long Island^[2]. He was born on February 17, 1755^[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia^[4]. He died on May 5, 1822^[5]. He worked as a military personnel^[6] and military officer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Long Island^[2], Thomas Truxtun…
• Thomas Truxtun died in Philadelphia^[4].
• Thomas Truxtun was born on February 17, 1755^[3].
• Thomas Truxtun died on May 5, 1822^[5].
• Burial took place at Christ Church, Philadelphia^[9].
• A child of Thomas Truxtun was Emily Truxton^[10].
• A child of Thomas Truxtun was William Truxtun^[11].
• A child of Thomas Truxtun was Anna Maria Truxtun^[12].
• Thomas Truxtun held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Thomas Truxtun worked as a military personnel^[6].
• Thomas Truxtun's professions included military officer^[7].
• Thomas Truxtun received the Congressional Gold Medal^[14].
• Thomas Truxtun is recorded as male^[15].
• Thomas Truxtun's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Thomas Truxtun's military branch is recorded as United States Navy^[17].
• Thomas Truxtun's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Truxtun^[18].
• Thomas Truxtun's military, police or special rank is recorded as commodore^[19].
• Thomas Truxtun was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War^[20].
• Thomas Truxtun's family name is recorded as Truxtun^[21].
• Thomas Truxtun's given name is recorded as Thomas^[22].
• Thomas Truxtun's relative is recorded as William Talbot Truxtun^[23].
• Thomas Truxtun's relative is recorded as Edward Fitzgerald Beale^[24].
• Thomas Truxtun's relative is recorded as Mary H. Eastman^[25].
• Thomas Truxtun's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Long Island^[2], Thomas Truxtun… he was born on February 17, 1755^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel^[6] and military officer^[7].

Recognition

Thomas Truxtun received the Congressional Gold Medal^[14].

Personal Life

Children include Emily Truxton^[10], 1798–1885^[27]; William Truxtun^[11]; and Anna Maria Truxtun^[12], 1792–1857^[28].

Death and Burial

Thomas Truxtun died on May 5, 1822^[5]. He died in Philadelphia^[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church, Philadelphia^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Truxtun include USS Truxtun^[29], a guided missile cruiser^[30].

Why It Matters

Thomas Truxtun ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

Entities named for him include USS Truxtun^[29], a guided missile cruiser^[30].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Truxtun born?

Born in Long Island^[2], Thomas Truxtun…

Where did Thomas Truxtun die?

Thomas Truxtun died in Philadelphia^[4].

What did Thomas Truxtun do for work?

Thomas Truxtun worked as military personnel^[6] and military officer^[7].

What awards did Thomas Truxtun receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal^[14].