Richard E. Byrd
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Summary
Richard E. Byrd was born on October 25, 1888[1], in Winchester[2]. He died on March 11, 1957[3], in Boston[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], military officer[6], oceanographer[7], aircraft pilot[8], and admiral[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,017 views/month, #5,920 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[11]
- Father: Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.[12]
- Mother: Ellinor Bolling Flood[13]
- Spouse: Marie Donaldson Ames[14]
- Child: Richard Evelyn Byrd III[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Occupation: polar explorer[17]
- Educated at: University of Virginia[18], Virginia Military Institute[19], United States Naval Academy[20]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[21], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22], Medal of Honor[23], Freedom Award[24], Hubbard Medal[25], Vega Medal[26], Navy Cross[27], Patron’s Medal[28], Congressional Gold Medal[29], National Aviation Hall of Fame[30], World War II Victory Medal[31], Langley Gold Medal[32], David Livingstone Centenary Medal[33], Navy Distinguished Service Medal[34]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Military branch: United States Navy[37]
- Commons category: Richard E. Byrd[38]
- Military, police or special rank: rear admiral[39]
- Residence: Winchester[40]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[41], World War II[42]
- Family name: Byrd[43]
- Given name: Richard[44], Evelyn[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Richard E. Byrd[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Richard E. Byrd include Byrd Glacier[47], an ice stream[48]; Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center[49], a research institute[50], in United States[51]; Byrd[52], a lunar crater[53]; Byrd Canyon[54], a landform[55]; and Cape Byrd[56], a headland[57].
Why It Matters
Richard E. Byrd has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He is credited with the discovery of Mount Sidley[60], a mountain[61] and Roosevelt Island[62], an island[63]. Entities named for him include Byrd Glacier[47], an ice stream[48]; Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center[49], a research institute[50], in United States[51]; Byrd[52], a lunar crater[53]; Byrd Canyon[54], a landform[55]; and Cape Byrd[56], a headland[57].
FAQs
Where was Richard E. Byrd born?
Richard E. Byrd was born in Winchester[2].
Where did Richard E. Byrd die?
Richard E. Byrd passed away in Boston[4].
Who were Richard E. Byrd's parents?
Richard E. Byrd's father was Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.[12]. Richard E. Byrd's mother was Ellinor Bolling Flood[13].
Who was Richard E. Byrd married to?
Richard E. Byrd's spouses include Marie Donaldson Ames[14].
What did Richard E. Byrd do for work?
Richard E. Byrd worked as an explorer[5], military officer[6], oceanographer[7], aircraft pilot[8], and admiral[9].
Where did Richard E. Byrd go to school?
Richard E. Byrd was educated at University of Virginia[18], Virginia Military Institute[19], and United States Naval Academy[20].
What awards did Richard E. Byrd receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[21], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22], Medal of Honor[23], and Freedom Award[24].
What did Richard E. Byrd discover?
Richard E. Byrd is credited as discoverer of Mount Sidley[60] and Roosevelt Island[62].