Amy Johnson
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Summary
Amy Johnson was born on July 1, 1903[1], in Kingston upon Hull[2]. She died on January 5, 1941[3], in Thames Estuary[4]. She worked as an aircraft pilot[5], engineer[6], and glider pilot[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,038 views/month, #6,942 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1904[9]
- Father: John William Johnson[10]
- Mother: Amy Hodge[11]
- Spouse: Jim Mollison[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13], United Kingdom[14]
- Field of work: pilotage[15]
- Position held: President of the Women's Engineering Society[16]
- Employer: Air Transport Auxiliary[17]
- Educated at: University of Sheffield[18]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Harmon Trophy[20], Women in Aviation International[21], Order of the British Empire[22], Segrave Trophy[23]
- Member of: Women's Engineering Society[24]
- Sex or gender: female[25]
- Military branch: Royal Air Force[26]
- Commons category: Amy Johnson[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[28]
- Family name: Johnson[29]
- Given name: Amy[30]
- Manner of death: accidental death[31]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: Amy Johnson[34]
- Start of work period: 1929[35]
- End of work period: 1941[36]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Amy Johnson include Johnson[37], an impact crater[38] and Amy Johnson Inspiration Award[39], an award[40].
Why It Matters
Amy Johnson has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Entities named for her include Johnson[37], an impact crater[38] and Amy Johnson Inspiration Award[39], an award[40].
FAQs
Where was Amy Johnson born?
Amy Johnson was born in Kingston upon Hull[2].
Where did Amy Johnson die?
Amy Johnson passed away in Thames Estuary[4].
Who were Amy Johnson's parents?
Amy Johnson's father was John William Johnson[10]. Amy Johnson's mother was Amy Hodge[11].
Who was Amy Johnson married to?
Amy Johnson's spouses include Jim Mollison[12].
What did Amy Johnson do for work?
Amy Johnson worked as an aircraft pilot[5], engineer[6], and glider pilot[7].
Where did Amy Johnson go to school?
Amy Johnson was educated at University of Sheffield[18].
What awards did Amy Johnson receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Harmon Trophy[20], Women in Aviation International[21], and Order of the British Empire[22].