Louis Zamperini
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Summary
Louis Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917[1], in Olean[2]. He died on July 2, 2014[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a motivational speaker[5], athletics competitor[6], long-distance runner[7], autobiographer[8], and army officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,117 views/month, #4,707 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: athlete[12]
- Field of work: athletics[13]
- Educated at: University of Southern California[14], Torrance High School[15]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[16], Purple Heart[17], World War II Victory Medal[18], Air Medal[19], Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[20], Prisoner of War Medal[21], Eagle Scout[22]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[23], Protestantism[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Military branch: United States Army Air Forces[26]
- Commons category: Louis Zamperini[27]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[28]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[29]
- Residence: Los Angeles[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[31], Pacific War[32]
- Sport: athletics[33]
- Family name: Zamperini[34]
- Given name: Louis[35]
- Official website: https://www.zamperini.org/[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Participant in: 1936 Summer Olympics[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Country for sport: United States[40]
- Name in native language: M[41]
- Name in kana: ルイス・ザンペリーニ[42]
- Start of work period: 1941[43]
- End of work period: 1945[44]
Why It Matters
Louis Zamperini has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Louis Zamperini born?
Louis Zamperini was born in Olean[2].
Where did Louis Zamperini die?
Louis Zamperini passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Louis Zamperini do for work?
Louis Zamperini worked as a motivational speaker[5], athletics competitor[6], long-distance runner[7], autobiographer[8], and army officer[9].
Where did Louis Zamperini go to school?
Louis Zamperini was educated at University of Southern California[14] and Torrance High School[15].
What awards did Louis Zamperini receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[16], Purple Heart[17], World War II Victory Medal[18], and Air Medal[19].