Avery Brundage
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Summary
Avery Brundage was born on September 28, 1887[1], in Detroit[2]. He died on May 8, 1975[3], in Garmisch-Partenkirchen[4]. He worked as an art collector[5], basketball player[6], athletics competitor[7], modern pentathlete[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,453 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rosehill Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Marianne Prinzessin Reuss zu Köstritz[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: businessperson[15], entrepreneur[16], athlete[17], collector[18]
- Position held: president of the International Olympic Committee[19], President of the Amateur Athletic Union[20], president[21]
- Educated at: University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[22]
- Award received: Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[24], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26], Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], Order of the Lion of Finland[28], Order of the Sacred Treasure[29], National Order of the Cedar[30], Order of the Aztec Eagle[31], Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[32], Commander of the Congolese Order of Merit[33], Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[34], Gold Olympic Order[35]
- Member of: International Olympic Committee[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of sports team: Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball[38]
- Commons category: Avery Brundage[39]
- Cause of death: surgical complications[40]
- Sport: athletics[41], modern pentathlon[42]
- Family name: Brundage[43]
- Given name: Avery[44]
- Participant in: 1912 Summer Olympics[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Country for sport: United States[47]
- Name in native language: Avery Brundage[48]
Why It Matters
Avery Brundage has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Avery Brundage born?
Avery Brundage was born in Detroit[2].
Where did Avery Brundage die?
Avery Brundage died in Garmisch-Partenkirchen[4].
Who was Avery Brundage married to?
Avery Brundage's spouses include Marianne Prinzessin Reuss zu Köstritz[12].
What did Avery Brundage do for work?
Avery Brundage worked as an art collector[5], basketball player[6], athletics competitor[7], modern pentathlete[8], and politician[9].
Where did Avery Brundage go to school?
Avery Brundage was educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[22].
What awards did Avery Brundage receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[24], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[25], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26].