Douglas MacArthur
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Summary
Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880[1], in Little Rock[2]. He died in Washington, D.C.[3]. He worked as a military officer[4] and army officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,301 views/month, #2,174 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: MacArthur Memorial[7]
- Father: Arthur MacArthur Jr.[8]
- Mother: Mary Pinckney Hardy[9]
- Spouse: Jean MacArthur[10], Louise Cromwell[11]
- Child: Arthur McArthur IV[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Position held: Chief of Staff of the United States Army[14]
- Educated at: United States Army Command and General Staff College[15], United States Military Academy[16], Milwaukee High School of the Arts[17]
- Award received: Croix de guerre 1914–1918[18], Medal of Honor[19], Distinguished Service Cross[20], Navy Distinguished Service Medal[21], Silver Star[22], Distinguished Flying Cross[23], Air Medal[24], Philippine Campaign Medal[25], Mexican Service Medal[26], World War I Victory Medal[27], Army of Occupation of Germany Medal[28], American Defense Service Medal[29], Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[30], World War II Victory Medal[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[33]
- Military branch: Philippine Army[34], United States Army[35]
- Commons category: Douglas MacArthur[36]
- Military, police or special rank: General of the Army[37], Field Marshal of the Philippines[38], general[39]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Douglas MacArthur include MacArthur Park[41], a park[42], in United States[43], founded in 1880[44]; MacArthur Highway[45], a highway[46], in Philippines[47]; MacArthur Causeway[48], a bridge[49], in United States[50], founded in 1920[51]; and MacArthur[52], a municipality of the Philippines[53], in Philippines[54].
Why It Matters
Douglas MacArthur has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 89 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include MacArthur Park[41], a park[42], in United States[43], founded in 1880[44]; MacArthur Highway[45], a highway[46], in Philippines[47]; MacArthur Causeway[48], a bridge[49], in United States[50], founded in 1920[51]; and MacArthur[52], a municipality of the Philippines[53], in Philippines[54].
FAQs
Where was Douglas MacArthur born?
Douglas MacArthur's place of birth was Little Rock[2].
Where did Douglas MacArthur die?
Douglas MacArthur died in Washington, D.C.[3].
Who were Douglas MacArthur's parents?
Douglas MacArthur's father was Arthur MacArthur Jr.[8]. Douglas MacArthur's mother was Mary Pinckney Hardy[9].
Who was Douglas MacArthur married to?
Douglas MacArthur's spouses include Jean MacArthur[10] and Louise Cromwell[11].
What did Douglas MacArthur do for work?
Douglas MacArthur worked as a military officer[4] and army officer[5].
Where did Douglas MacArthur go to school?
Douglas MacArthur was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[15], United States Military Academy[16], and Milwaukee High School of the Arts[17].
What awards did Douglas MacArthur receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[18], Medal of Honor[19], Distinguished Service Cross[20], and Navy Distinguished Service Medal[21].