Pete Conrad
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Summary
Pete Conrad was born on June 2, 1930[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on July 8, 1999[3], in Ojai[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], astronaut[6], aircraft pilot[7], and racing automobile driver[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,142 views/month, #6,471 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Jane Conrad[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[13]
- Educated at: Princeton University[14], Darrow School[15], The Haverford School[16], United States Naval Test Pilot School[17]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[18], Congressional Space Medal of Honor[19], National Aviation Hall of Fame[20], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[21], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[22], International Space Hall of Fame[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Military branch: United States Navy[25]
- Part of: NASA Astronaut Group 2[26]
- Commons category: Pete Conrad[27]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[28]
- Cause of death: motorcycle accident[29]
- Sport: auto racing[30]
- Family name: Conrad[31]
- Given name: Charles[32], Peter[33], Pete[34]
- Pseudonym: Pete Conrad[35]
- Significant event: walk on the Moon[36]
- Medical condition: dyslexia[37]
- Manner of death: accidental death[38]
- Floruit: January 1, 1969[39]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: Charles Conrad, Jr.[42]
- Different from: Charles Conrad[43]
- Number of children: 7[44]
Why It Matters
Pete Conrad has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Pete Conrad born?
Pete Conrad was born in Philadelphia[2].
Where did Pete Conrad die?
Pete Conrad passed away in Ojai[4].
Who was Pete Conrad married to?
Pete Conrad's spouses include Jane Conrad[11].
What did Pete Conrad do for work?
Pete Conrad worked as a military officer[5], astronaut[6], aircraft pilot[7], and racing automobile driver[8].
Where did Pete Conrad go to school?
Pete Conrad was educated at Princeton University[14], Darrow School[15], The Haverford School[16], and United States Naval Test Pilot School[17].
What awards did Pete Conrad receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[18], Congressional Space Medal of Honor[19], National Aviation Hall of Fame[20], and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[21].