William S. Benson

Summary

William S. Benson is a human^[1]. Born in Macon^[2], he… he was born on September 25, 1855^[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4]. He died on May 20, 1932^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• William S. Benson was born in Macon^[2].
• William S. Benson passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4].
• William S. Benson was born on September 25, 1855^[3].
• William S. Benson died on May 20, 1932^[5].
• Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery^[8].
• William S. Benson's mother was Catherine Brewer Benson^[9].
• William S. Benson held citizenship in United States^[10].
• William S. Benson's professions included military officer^[6].
• William S. Benson held the position of Chief of Naval Operations^[11].
• William S. Benson's education included a stint at Naval War College^[12].
• William S. Benson's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy^[13].
• William S. Benson received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal^[14].
• William S. Benson received the Distinguished Service Medal^[15].
• William S. Benson received the Laetare Medal^[16].
• William S. Benson received the Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[17].
• William S. Benson received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[18].
• William S. Benson received the Order of the Rising Sun^[19].
• William S. Benson is recorded as male^[20].
• William S. Benson's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• William S. Benson's military branch is recorded as United States Navy^[22].
• William S. Benson's Commons category is recorded as William S. Benson^[23].
• William S. Benson's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral^[24].
• William S. Benson was part of the conflict World War I^[25].
• William S. Benson's family name is recorded as Benson^[26].
• William S. Benson's given name is recorded as William^[27].

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Origins and Family

William S. Benson was born in Macon^[2]. He was born on September 25, 1855^[3]. His mother was Catherine Brewer Benson^[9].

Education

Educated at Naval War College^[12], a staff college^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1884^[30] and United States Naval Academy^[13], a naval academy^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1845^[33], headquartered in Naval Academy^[34].

Career and Affiliations

William S. Benson worked as a military officer^[6]. He held the position of Chief of Naval Operations^[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Navy Distinguished Service Medal^[14], a medallion^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1919^[37]; Distinguished Service Medal^[15], a medallion^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1918^[40]; Laetare Medal^[16], a religion-related award^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1883^[43]; Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[17]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[18], a grade of an order^[44], in France^[45]; and Order of the Rising Sun^[19], an order^[46], in Japan^[47], founded in 1875^[48].

Death and Burial

William S. Benson died on May 20, 1932^[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William S. Benson include USS Benson^[49], a destroyer^[50].

Why It Matters

William S. Benson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[51] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[52]

Entities named for him include USS Benson^[49], a destroyer^[50].

FAQs

Where was William S. Benson born?

William S. Benson's place of birth was Macon^[2].

Where did William S. Benson die?

William S. Benson passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4].

Who were William S. Benson's parents?

William S. Benson's mother was Catherine Brewer Benson^[9].

What did William S. Benson do for work?

William S. Benson worked as military officer^[6].

Where did William S. Benson go to school?

William S. Benson was educated at Naval War College^[12] and United States Naval Academy^[13].

What awards did William S. Benson receive?

Honors received include Navy Distinguished Service Medal^[14], Distinguished Service Medal^[15], Laetare Medal^[16], and Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[17].