Buzz Aldrin
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Summary
Buzz Aldrin was born on January 20, 1930[1], in Glen Ridge[2]. He has worked as an air force officer[3], fighter pilot[4], astronaut[5], autobiographer[6], and science fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,212 views/month, #2,367 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Mountainside Medical Center[9], Montclair[10]
- Father: Edwin Eugene Aldrin Sr.[11]
- Mother: Marion Gladys Moon[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: engineer[14], businessperson[15]
- Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[16]
- Educated at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology[17], United States Military Academy[18], Severn School[19], Montclair High School[20]
- Doctoral advisor: Walter Wrigley[21], Myron A. Hoffman[22], Robert L. Halfman[23], Norman E. Sears[24]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[25], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[26], Order of Culture[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], Air Medal[29], Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[30], Harmon Trophy[31], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[32], Steiger Award[33], Congressional Gold Medal[34], National Aviation Hall of Fame[35], California Hall of Fame[36], New Jersey Hall of Fame[37], Horatio Alger Award[38]
- Member of: International Academy of Astronautics[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[41]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[42]
- Part of: World Cup Golden Boot[43]
- Commons category: Buzz Aldrin[44]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[45]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences[46]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[47]
- Sport: athletics[48]
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Type: Person[49]
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Country: US[50]
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Began / founded: 1930-01-20[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Buzz Aldrin include Buzz Lightyear[53], an anthropomorphic toy character[54], founded in 1995[55]; armalcolite[56], a mineral species[57]; and Crater![58], a lunar crater[59].
Why It Matters
Buzz Aldrin has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He is credited with the discovery of Statio Tranquillitatis[62], a launch and/or landing site[63]. Works attributed to him include Encounter with Tiber[64], a literary work[65]. Entities named for him include Buzz Lightyear[53], an anthropomorphic toy character[54], founded in 1995[55]; armalcolite[56], a mineral species[57]; and Crater![58], a lunar crater[59].
FAQs
Where was Buzz Aldrin born?
Buzz Aldrin's place of birth was Glen Ridge[2].
Who were Buzz Aldrin's parents?
Buzz Aldrin's father was Edwin Eugene Aldrin Sr.[11]. Buzz Aldrin's mother was Marion Gladys Moon[12].
What did Buzz Aldrin do for work?
Buzz Aldrin worked as an air force officer[3], fighter pilot[4], astronaut[5], autobiographer[6], and science fiction writer[7].
Where did Buzz Aldrin go to school?
Buzz Aldrin was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[17], United States Military Academy[18], Severn School[19], and Montclair High School[20].
What awards did Buzz Aldrin receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[25], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[26], Order of Culture[27], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[28].
What did Buzz Aldrin discover?
Buzz Aldrin is credited as discoverer of Statio Tranquillitatis[62].