Wiley Post

Summary

Wiley Post is a human^[1]. Born in Van Zandt County^[2], he… he was born on November 22, 1898^[3]. He passed away in Point Barrow^[4]. He died on August 15, 1935^[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot^[6] and explorer^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Van Zandt County^[2], Wiley Post…
• Wiley Post died in Point Barrow^[4].
• Wiley Post was born on November 22, 1898^[3].
• Wiley Post died on August 15, 1935^[5].
• Wiley Post's father was William Francis Post^[9].
• Wiley Post was married to Mae Laine^[10].
• Wiley Post held citizenship in United States^[11].
• Wiley Post's professions included aircraft pilot^[6].
• Wiley Post's professions included explorer^[7].
• Wiley Post received the Distinguished Flying Cross^[12].
• Wiley Post received the Harmon Trophy^[13].
• Wiley Post received the National Aviation Hall of Fame^[14].
• Wiley Post is recorded as male^[15].
• Wiley Post's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Wiley Post's Commons category is recorded as Wiley Post^[17].
• The cause of death was aviation accident^[18].
• Wiley Post's residence is recorded as Oklahoma^[19].
• Wiley Post's family name is recorded as Post^[20].
• Wiley Post's given name is recorded as Wiley^[21].
• Wiley Post's manner of death is recorded as accidental death^[22].

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Origins and Family

Wiley Post was born in Van Zandt County^[2]. He was born on November 22, 1898^[3]. His father was William Francis Post^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot^[6] and explorer^[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[12], a courage award^[23], in United States^[24], founded in 1926^[25]; Harmon Trophy^[13], an award^[26]; and National Aviation Hall of Fame^[14], an aviation museum^[27], in United States^[28], founded in 1962^[29].

Personal Life

Among Wiley Post's spouses was Mae Laine^[10].

Death and Burial

Wiley Post died on August 15, 1935^[5]. He passed away in Point Barrow^[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident^[18].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wiley Post include he–Will Rogers Memorial Airport^[30], an airport^[31], in United States^[32].

Why It Matters

Wiley Post has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

Entities named for him include he–Will Rogers Memorial Airport^[30], an airport^[31], in United States^[32].

FAQs

Where was Wiley Post born?

Wiley Post's place of birth was Van Zandt County^[2].

Where did Wiley Post die?

Wiley Post passed away in Point Barrow^[4].

Who were Wiley Post's parents?

Wiley Post's father was William Francis Post^[9].

Who was Wiley Post married to?

Wiley Post's spouses include Mae Laine^[10].

What did Wiley Post do for work?

Wiley Post worked as aircraft pilot^[6] and explorer^[7].

What awards did Wiley Post receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[12], Harmon Trophy^[13], and National Aviation Hall of Fame^[14].