George W. Melville
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Summary
George W. Melville was born on January 10, 1841[1], in New York City[2]. He died on March 17, 1912[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as a marine engineer[5], naval officer[6], polar explorer[7], and admiral[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Educated at: New York University Tandon School of Engineering[12]
- Award received: Congressional Gold Medal[13]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Military branch: United States Navy[16]
- Commons category: George Wallace Melville[17]
- Military, police or special rank: rear admiral[18]
- Participated in conflict: American Civil War[19]
- Family name: Melville[20]
- Given name: George[21], Wallace[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:George Wallace Melville[23]
- Commons gallery: George W. Melville[24]
- Depicted by: Rear Admiral George W. Melville[25], Portrait of Rear Admiral George Wallace Melville[26]
- Participant in: Jeannette expedition[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for George W. Melville include Melville Peninsula[28], a peninsula[29], in Canada[30] and BRP Gregorio Velasquez[31], an oceanographic research vessel[32], founded in 1969[33].
Why It Matters
George W. Melville has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Entities named for him include Melville Peninsula[28], a peninsula[29], in Canada[30] and BRP Gregorio Velasquez[31], an oceanographic research vessel[32], founded in 1969[33].
FAQs
Where was George W. Melville born?
George W. Melville was born in New York City[2].
Where did George W. Melville die?
George W. Melville passed away in Philadelphia[4].
What did George W. Melville do for work?
George W. Melville worked as a marine engineer[5], naval officer[6], polar explorer[7], and admiral[8].
Where did George W. Melville go to school?
George W. Melville was educated at New York University Tandon School of Engineering[12].
What awards did George W. Melville receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[13].