William John Knight

Summary

William John Knight is a human^[1]. Born in Hamilton County^[2], he… he was born on +1929-11-18T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in Duarte^[4]. He died on +2004-05-07T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6], astronaut^[7], politician^[8], military flight engineer^[9], and aircraft pilot^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• William John Knight's place of birth was Hamilton County^[2].
• William John Knight passed away in Duarte^[4].
• William John Knight was born on +1929-11-18T00:00:00Z^[3].
• William John Knight died on +2004-05-07T00:00:00Z^[5].
• William John Knight held citizenship in United States^[12].
• William John Knight worked as a military officer^[6].
• William John Knight worked as an astronaut^[7].
• William John Knight worked as a politician^[8].
• William John Knight's professions included military flight engineer^[9].
• William John Knight worked as an aircraft pilot^[10].
• William John Knight held the position of member of the California State Assembly^[13].
• William John Knight held the position of member of the State Senate of California^[14].
• William John Knight was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School^[15].
• William John Knight received the Distinguished Flying Cross^[16].
• William John Knight received the Harmon Trophy^[17].
• William John Knight received the National Aviation Hall of Fame^[18].
• William John Knight received the International Space Hall of Fame^[19].
• William John Knight's image is recorded as Pete Knight by X15 19671003.jpg^[20].
• William John Knight is recorded as male^[21].
• William John Knight's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• William John Knight was affiliated with the Republican Party^[23].
• William John Knight's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force^[24].
• William John Knight's Commons category is recorded as William J. Knight (astronaut)^[25].
• William John Knight's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel^[26].
• The cause of death was leukemia^[27].

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Origins and Family

William John Knight was born in Hamilton County^[2]. He was born on +1929-11-18T00:00:00Z^[3].

Education

William John Knight's education included a stint at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6], astronaut^[7], politician^[8], military flight engineer^[9], and aircraft pilot^[10]. Positions held include member of the California State Assembly^[13], a position^[28], in United States^[29] and member of the State Senate of California^[14], a position^[30], in United States^[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[16], a courage award^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1926^[34]; Harmon Trophy^[17], an award^[35]; National Aviation Hall of Fame^[18], an aviation museum^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1962^[38]; and International Space Hall of Fame^[19], a hall of fame^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1976^[41].

Personal Life

William John Knight was affiliated with the Republican Party^[23].

Death and Burial

William John Knight died on +2004-05-07T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Duarte^[4]. The cause of death was leukemia^[27].

Why It Matters

William John Knight ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

FAQs

Where was William John Knight born?

William John Knight's place of birth was Hamilton County^[2].

Where did William John Knight die?

William John Knight passed away in Duarte^[4].

What did William John Knight do for work?

William John Knight worked as military officer^[6], astronaut^[7], politician^[8], military flight engineer^[9], and aircraft pilot^[10].

Where did William John Knight go to school?

William John Knight was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School^[15].

What awards did William John Knight receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[16], Harmon Trophy^[17], National Aviation Hall of Fame^[18], and International Space Hall of Fame^[19].