William John Knight

Summary

William John Knight is a human^[1]. Born in Hamilton County^[2], he… he was born on November 18, 1929^[3]. He passed away in Duarte^[4]. He died on May 7, 2004^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6], astronaut^[7], politician^[8], military flight engineer^[9], and aircraft pilot^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (656 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• William John Knight's place of birth was Hamilton County^[2].
• William John Knight's place of birth was Noblesville^[12].
• William John Knight passed away in Duarte^[4].
• William John Knight was born on November 18, 1929^[3].
• William John Knight died on May 7, 2004^[5].
• Burial took place at Q140990572^[13].
• William John Knight held citizenship in United States^[14].
• William John Knight worked as a military officer^[6].
• William John Knight worked as an astronaut^[7].
• William John Knight's professions included politician^[8].
• William John Knight worked as a military flight engineer^[9].
• William John Knight's professions included aircraft pilot^[10].
• William John Knight held the position of member of the California State Assembly^[15].
• William John Knight held the position of member of the State Senate of California^[16].
• William John Knight was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School^[17].
• William John Knight received the Distinguished Flying Cross^[18].
• William John Knight received the Harmon Trophy^[19].
• William John Knight received the National Aviation Hall of Fame^[20].
• William John Knight received the International Space Hall of Fame^[21].
• William John Knight is recorded as male^[22].
• William John Knight's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• William John Knight was affiliated with the Republican Party^[24].
• William John Knight's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force^[25].
• William John Knight's Commons category is recorded as William J. Knight (astronaut)^[26].
• William John Knight's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Hamilton County^[2], a county of Indiana^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1823^[30] and Noblesville^[12], a city in the United States^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1823^[33]. William John Knight was born on November 18, 1929^[3].

Education

William John Knight's education included a stint at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6], astronaut^[7], politician^[8], military flight engineer^[9], and aircraft pilot^[10]. Positions held include member of the California State Assembly^[15], a position^[34], in United States^[35] and member of the State Senate of California^[16], a position^[36], in United States^[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[18], a courage award^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1926^[40]; Harmon Trophy^[19], an award^[41]; National Aviation Hall of Fame^[20], an aviation museum^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 1962^[44]; and International Space Hall of Fame^[21], a hall of fame^[45], in United States^[46], founded in 1976^[47].

Personal Life

William John Knight was affiliated with the Republican Party^[24].

Death and Burial

William John Knight died on May 7, 2004^[5]. He died in Duarte^[4]. The cause of death was leukemia^[48]. He is buried at Q140990572^[13].

Why It Matters

William John Knight ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (656 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

FAQs

Where was William John Knight born?

William John Knight's place of birth was Hamilton County^[2].

Where did William John Knight die?

William John Knight passed away in Duarte^[4].

What did William John Knight do for work?

William John Knight worked as military officer^[6], astronaut^[7], politician^[8], military flight engineer^[9], and aircraft pilot^[10].

Where did William John Knight go to school?

William John Knight was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School^[17].

What awards did William John Knight receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[18], Harmon Trophy^[19], National Aviation Hall of Fame^[20], and International Space Hall of Fame^[21].