Chesley Sullenberger
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Summary
Chesley Sullenberger was born on January 23, 1951[1], in Denison[2]. He has worked as a military officer[3], aircraft pilot[4], expert[5], visiting professor[6], and glider pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.44% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37,370 views/month, #4,378 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: diplomat[11], author[12], commercial pilot[13]
- Field of work: air transport[14], aviation safety[15]
- Employer: University of California, Berkeley[16], CBS News[17]
- Educated at: United States Air Force Academy[18]
- Notable work: Highest Duty[19]
- Award received: Humanitarian of the Year[20], honorary member[21], Tony Jannus Award[22], Officer of the Legion of Honour[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: California Republican Party[25]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[26]
- Commons category: Chesley Sullenberger[27]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[28]
- Family name: Sullenberger[29]
- Given name: Chesley[30], Burnett[31]
- Significant event: US Airways Flight 1549[32]
- Official website: http://www.sullysullenberger.com/[33]
- Allegiance: United States[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Name in native language: Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III[36]
Why It Matters
Chesley Sullenberger has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Chesley Sullenberger born?
Chesley Sullenberger was born in Denison[2].
What did Chesley Sullenberger do for work?
Chesley Sullenberger worked as a military officer[3], aircraft pilot[4], expert[5], visiting professor[6], and glider pilot[7].
Where did Chesley Sullenberger go to school?
Chesley Sullenberger was educated at United States Air Force Academy[18].
What awards did Chesley Sullenberger receive?
Honors received include Humanitarian of the Year[20], honorary member[21], Tony Jannus Award[22], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].