Leonard Wood

5th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army (1860-1927)
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Leonard Wood
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Leonard Wood

Summary

Leonard Wood is a human[1]. He was born in Winchester[2]. He was born on +1860-10-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He died on +1927-08-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physician[6], military officer[7], politician[8], surgeon[9], and governor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (494 views/month, #6,874 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Leonard Wood's place of birth was Winchester[2].
  • Leonard Wood passed away in Boston[4].
  • Leonard Wood was born on +1860-10-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Leonard Wood died on +1927-08-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Leonard Wood is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
  • Leonard Wood's father was Charles Jewett Wood[13].
  • Leonard Wood's mother was Caroline E Wood[14].
  • Leonard Wood was married to Louise Adriana Wood[15].
  • A child of Leonard Wood was Osborne Cutler Wood[16].
  • A child of Leonard Wood was Leonard Wood Jr.[17].
  • A child of Leonard Wood was Louise Barbara Wood[18].
  • Leonard Wood held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Leonard Wood's professions included physician[6].
  • Leonard Wood's professions included military officer[7].
  • Leonard Wood worked as a politician[8].
  • Leonard Wood's professions included surgeon[9].
  • Leonard Wood's professions included governor[10].
  • Leonard Wood's field of work was progressivism[20].
  • Leonard Wood's field of work was expansionism[21].
  • Leonard Wood's field of work was colonialism[22].
  • Leonard Wood held the position of Governor-General of the Philippines[23].
  • Leonard Wood held the position of Governor of Cuba[24].
  • Leonard Wood held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[25].
  • Leonard Wood held the position of Physician to the President[26].
  • Leonard Wood's education included a stint at Harvard Medical School[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Winchester[2], Leonard Wood… he was born on +1860-10-09T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Charles Jewett Wood[13]. His mother was Caroline E Wood[14].

Education

Educated at Harvard Medical School[27], a medical school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1782[30]; Georgia Tech[31], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1885[34], headquartered in Atlanta[35]; and Pierce Academy[36], a university-preparatory school[37], in United States[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], military officer[7], politician[8], surgeon[9], and governor[10]. Fields of work include progressivism[20], a social philosophy[39]; expansionism[21], a political ideology[40]; and colonialism[22], a social formation[41]. Positions held include Governor-General of the Philippines[23], a historical position[42], in Spain[43], founded in 1571[44]; Governor of Cuba[24]; Chief of Staff of the United States Army[25], a position[45], in United States[46], founded in 1903[47]; and Physician to the President[26], a position[48], in United States[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Honor[50], a courage award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1862[53]; Distinguished Service Medal[54], a medallion[55], in United States[56], founded in 1918[57]; and Victory Medal[58].

Personal Life

Among Leonard Wood's spouses was Louise Adriana Wood[15]. Children include Osborne Cutler Wood[16], a military officer[59], 1897–1950[60], of United States[61]; Leonard Wood Jr.[17], a short story writer[62], 1892–1931[63], of United States[64]; and Louise Barbara Wood[18], 1900–1960[65], of United States[66]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[67].

Death and Burial

Leonard Wood died on +1927-08-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Boston[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[68]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Leonard Wood ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (494 views/month, #6,874 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Leonard Wood born?

Leonard Wood was born in Winchester[2].

Where did Leonard Wood die?

Leonard Wood died in Boston[4].

Who were Leonard Wood's parents?

Leonard Wood's father was Charles Jewett Wood[13]. Leonard Wood's mother was Caroline E Wood[14].

Who was Leonard Wood married to?

Leonard Wood's spouses include Louise Adriana Wood[15].

What did Leonard Wood do for work?

Leonard Wood worked as physician[6], military officer[7], politician[8], surgeon[9], and governor[10].

Where did Leonard Wood go to school?

Leonard Wood was educated at Harvard Medical School[27], Georgia Tech[31], and Pierce Academy[36].

What awards did Leonard Wood receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[50], Distinguished Service Medal[54], and Victory Medal[58].

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  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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