Charles Lindbergh
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Summary
Charles Lindbergh was born in Detroit[1]. He died in Kīpahulu[2]. He worked as an air force officer[3], inventor[4], aviation writer[5], autobiographer[6], and diarist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42,289 views/month, #3,573 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: United States[9]
- Place of burial: Palapala Ho'omau Church Cemetery[10]
- Father: Charles August Lindbergh[11]
- Mother: Evangeline Lodge Land[12]
- Spouse: Anne Morrow Lindbergh[13]
- Child: Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr.[14], Jon Lindbergh[15], Anne Spencer Lindbergh[16], Reeve Lindbergh[17], Land Lindbergh[18], Scott Lindbergh[19]
- Country of citizenship: United States[20]
- Native language: American English[21]
- Ethnic group: Americans[22]
- Occupation: fighter pilot[23], peace activist[24], aircraft pilot[25], engineer[26], Flieger[27], writer[28]
- Educated at: University of Wisconsin–Madison[29], Redondo Union High School[30], Sidwell Friends School[31]
- Award received: Medal of Honor[32], Distinguished Flying Cross[33], Langley Gold Medal[34], Congressional Gold Medal[35], Orteig Prize[36], Harmon Trophy[37], Hubbard Medal[38], Honorary Scout[39], Silver Buffalo Award[40], Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy[41], Daniel Guggenheim Medal[42], Pulitzer Prize for Biography[43], Knight of the Order of Leopold[44], Time Person of the Year[45]
- Member of: Quiet Birdmen[46], America First Committee[47]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[48]
- Sex or gender: male[49]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[50]
- Commons category: Charles Lindbergh[51]
- Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles Lindbergh include San Diego International Airport[53], an international airport[54], in United States[55], founded in 1940[56]; lindy hop[57], a type of dance[58], founded in 1920[59]; and Lindbergh[60], a lunar crater[61].
Why It Matters
Charles Lindbergh has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include San Diego International Airport[53], an international airport[54], in United States[55], founded in 1940[56]; lindy hop[57], a type of dance[58], founded in 1920[59]; and Lindbergh[60], a lunar crater[61].
FAQs
Where was Charles Lindbergh born?
Charles Lindbergh's place of birth was Detroit[1].
Where did Charles Lindbergh die?
Charles Lindbergh died in Kīpahulu[2].
Who were Charles Lindbergh's parents?
Charles Lindbergh's father was Charles August Lindbergh[11]. Charles Lindbergh's mother was Evangeline Lodge Land[12].
Who was Charles Lindbergh married to?
Charles Lindbergh's spouses include Anne Morrow Lindbergh[13].
What did Charles Lindbergh do for work?
Charles Lindbergh worked as an air force officer[3], inventor[4], aviation writer[5], autobiographer[6], and diarist[7].
Where did Charles Lindbergh go to school?
Charles Lindbergh was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[29], Redondo Union High School[30], and Sidwell Friends School[31].
What awards did Charles Lindbergh receive?
Honors received include Medal of Honor[32], Distinguished Flying Cross[33], Langley Gold Medal[34], and Congressional Gold Medal[35].