George Marshall
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George Marshall
Summary
George Marshall is a human[1]. Born in Uniontown[2], he… he was born on December 31, 1880[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on October 16, 1959[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], army officer[8], and American football player[9]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,576 views/month, #5,224 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- George Marshall's place of birth was Uniontown[2].
- George Marshall passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
- George Marshall was born on December 31, 1880[3].
- George Marshall died on October 16, 1959[5].
- Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
- George Marshall's father was George Catlett Marshall, Sr.[12].
- Among George Marshall's spouses was Elizabeth Carter Coles Marshall[13].
- George Marshall was married to Katherine Boyce Tupper Brown Marshall[14].
- George Marshall held citizenship in United States[15].
- George Marshall's professions included politician[6].
- George Marshall worked as a diplomat[7].
- George Marshall worked as an army officer[8].
- George Marshall worked as an American football player[9].
- George Marshall's field of work was politics[16].
- George Marshall's field of work was military affairs[17].
- George Marshall's field of work was diplomacy[18].
- George Marshall held the position of United States Secretary of State[19].
- George Marshall held the position of United States Secretary of Defense[20].
- George Marshall held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[21].
- George Marshall held the position of United States Ambassador to the Republic of China (1912-1949)[22].
- George Marshall's education included a stint at Virginia Military Institute[23].
- George Marshall's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College[24].
- George Marshall received the Charlemagne Prize[25].
- George Marshall received the Nobel Peace Prize[26].
- George Marshall received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Uniontown[2], George Marshall… he was born on December 31, 1880[3]. His father was George Catlett Marshall, Sr.[12].
Education
Educated at Virginia Military Institute[23], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1839[30] and United States Army Command and General Staff College[24], a staff college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1881[33], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], army officer[8], and American football player[9]. Fields of work include politics[16], an academic discipline[35]; military affairs[17], a concept[36]; and diplomacy[18], an academic discipline[37]. Positions held include United States Secretary of State[19], a public office[38], in United States[39], founded in 1789[40]; United States Secretary of Defense[20], a position[41], in United States[42], founded in 1947[43]; Chief of Staff of the United States Army[21], a position[44], in United States[45], founded in 1903[46]; and United States Ambassador to the Republic of China (1912-1949)[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Charlemagne Prize[25], an award[47], founded in 1950[48]; Nobel Peace Prize[26], a peace award[49]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27], a grade of an order[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1815[52]; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[53], a grade of an order[54], in Morocco[55]; Silver Star[56], a star[57], in United States[58], founded in 1918[59]; and Order of Suvorov, 1st class[60], a grade of an order[61], in Soviet Union[62].
Personal Life
Spouses include Elizabeth Carter Coles Marshall[13] and Katherine Boyce Tupper Brown Marshall[14], a stage actor[63], 1882–1978[64]. George Marshall's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[65].
Death and Burial
George Marshall died on October 16, 1959[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George Marshall include Marshall Plan[66], a public policy[67], in United States[68]; Marshall Scholarship[69], a scholarship[70], in United Kingdom[71]; George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies[72], a research institute[73], in Germany[74], founded in 1993[75]; and USS George C. Marshall[76], a ballistic missile submarine[77].
Why It Matters
George Marshall ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,576 views/month, #5,224 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
Entities named for him include Marshall Plan[66], a public policy[67], in United States[68]; Marshall Scholarship[69], a scholarship[70], in United Kingdom[71]; George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies[72], a research institute[73], in Germany[74], founded in 1993[75]; and USS George C. Marshall[76], a ballistic missile submarine[77].
FAQs
Where was George Marshall born?
Born in Uniontown[2], George Marshall…
Where did George Marshall die?
George Marshall passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were George Marshall's parents?
George Marshall's father was George Catlett Marshall, Sr.[12].
Who was George Marshall married to?
George Marshall's spouses include Elizabeth Carter Coles Marshall[13] and Katherine Boyce Tupper Brown Marshall[14].
What did George Marshall do for work?
George Marshall worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], army officer[8], and American football player[9].
Where did George Marshall go to school?
George Marshall was educated at Virginia Military Institute[23] and United States Army Command and General Staff College[24].
What awards did George Marshall receive?
Honors received include Charlemagne Prize[25], Nobel Peace Prize[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27], and Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[53].