Jim Mollison

Scottish pioneer aviator (1905–1959)
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Summary

Jim Mollison was born on April 19, 1905[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on October 30, 1959[3], in London[4]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (507 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Amy Johnson[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
  • Employer: Australian National Airways[10], Air Transport Auxiliary[11]
  • Educated at: The Glasgow Academy[12]
  • Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Military branch: Royal Air Force[15]
  • Commons category: Jim Mollison[16]
  • Family name: Mollison[17]
  • Given name: James[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
  • Name in native language: Jim Mollison[20]

Why It Matters

Jim Mollison has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Jim Mollison born?

Jim Mollison's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did Jim Mollison die?

Jim Mollison died in London[4].

Who was Jim Mollison married to?

Jim Mollison's spouses include Amy Johnson[7].

What did Jim Mollison do for work?

Jim Mollison worked as an aircraft pilot[5].

Where did Jim Mollison go to school?

Jim Mollison was educated at The Glasgow Academy[12].

What awards did Jim Mollison receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  14. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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