George Dewey
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George Dewey
Summary
George Dewey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montpelier[2]. He was born on December 26, 1837[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on January 16, 1917[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], writer[7], admiral[8], and soldier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (794 views/month, #6,906 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Montpelier[2], George Dewey…
- George Dewey passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
- George Dewey was born on December 26, 1837[3].
- George Dewey died on January 16, 1917[5].
- George Dewey is buried at Washington National Cathedral[11].
- George Dewey's father was Julius Yemans Dewey[12].
- George Dewey's mother was Mary Perrin[13].
- Among George Dewey's spouses was Mildred Hazen Dewey[14].
- George Dewey held citizenship in United States[15].
- George Dewey worked as a military officer[6].
- George Dewey's professions included writer[7].
- George Dewey's professions included admiral[8].
- George Dewey worked as a soldier[9].
- George Dewey's field of work was marine transportation[16].
- George Dewey was educated at Norwich University[17].
- George Dewey was educated at United States Naval Academy[18].
- George Dewey is recorded as male[19].
- George Dewey's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- George Dewey's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[21].
- George Dewey's military branch is recorded as United States[22].
- George Dewey's Commons category is recorded as George Dewey[23].
- George Dewey's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the Navy[24].
- George Dewey was part of the conflict American Civil War[25].
- George Dewey was part of the conflict Spanish–American War[26].
- George Dewey's family name is recorded as Dewey[27].
Body
Origins and Family
George Dewey was born in Montpelier[2]. He was born on December 26, 1837[3]. His father was Julius Yemans Dewey[12]. His mother was Mary Perrin[13].
Education
Educated at Norwich University[17], a military university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1819[30] and United States Naval Academy[18], a naval academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1845[33], headquartered in Naval Academy[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6], writer[7], admiral[8], and soldier[9]. George Dewey's field of work was marine transportation[16].
Personal Life
Among George Dewey's spouses was Mildred Hazen Dewey[14].
Death and Burial
George Dewey died on January 16, 1917[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Washington National Cathedral[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George Dewey include USS Dewey[35], a guided missile destroyer[36]; Roxas Boulevard[37], an avenue[38], in Philippines[39]; and Dewey County[40], a county of Oklahoma[41], in United States[42], founded in 1892[43].
Why It Matters
George Dewey ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (794 views/month, #6,906 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Entities named for him include USS Dewey[35], a guided missile destroyer[36]; Roxas Boulevard[37], an avenue[38], in Philippines[39]; and Dewey County[40], a county of Oklahoma[41], in United States[42], founded in 1892[43].
FAQs
Where was George Dewey born?
George Dewey's place of birth was Montpelier[2].
Where did George Dewey die?
George Dewey died in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were George Dewey's parents?
George Dewey's father was Julius Yemans Dewey[12]. George Dewey's mother was Mary Perrin[13].
Who was George Dewey married to?
George Dewey's spouses include Mildred Hazen Dewey[14].
What did George Dewey do for work?
George Dewey worked as military officer[6], writer[7], admiral[8], and soldier[9].
Where did George Dewey go to school?
George Dewey was educated at Norwich University[17] and United States Naval Academy[18].