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Virgil Grissom, better known as Gus Grissom, was the second American to enter space. His first space flight was on the Mercury 4 mission, and then on Gemini 3. He was to have been the commander on the Apollo 1 mission but all three crew members were killed during a cockpit fire in a launchpad practice session in January 1967.
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Who is the hero of Virgil's epic poem?
Aeneas was Virgil's epic hero.
Who did Virgil write the Aeneid for?
It's not clear how the poem was started, or if Virgil was commissioned to do it originally, but Augustus read part of it and ordered Virgil to continue. As it was not finished at his death, Virgil wanted it destroyed, but Augustus overruled him and had it published. So you could loosely say that Virgil wrote the Aeneid for Augustus.
Who was Virgil's father?
Macrobius says that Virgil's father was of a humble background; however, scholars generally believe that Virgil was from an equestrian landowning family which could afford to give him an education.
Who was Virgil's Trojan survivor?
Aeneas
Which Greek writer inspired Virgil?
Virgil was inspired by the Greek poet Homer, more specifically by his works concerning Odysseus, namely "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey". This can acatually be recognised when closely comparing attributes in Virgil's "the Aeneid" and Homer's epic mentioned before.
When was Virgil I. Grissom High School created?
Virgil I. Grissom High School was created in 1969.
What is Virgil 'Gus' Grissom's birthday?
Virgil 'Gus' Grissom was born on April 3, 1926.
Did virgil grissom always lived in Indana?
virgil grissom lived in a small town called logansport in indiana.Basiclly,no.
What is the airport code for Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport?
The airport code for Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport is BFR.
What is Virgil I. Grissom High School's motto?
Virgil I. Grissom High School's motto is 'Id Facere Possumus'.
How old was Virgil 'Gus' Grissom at death?
Virgil 'Gus' Grissom died on January 27, 1967 at the age of 40.
What is the birth name of Gus Grissom?
Gus Grissom's birth name is Grissom, Virgil Ivan.
What is the phone number of the Virgil I. Grissom Library in Newport News?
The phone number of the Virgil I. Grissom Library is: 757-369-3190.
When was Gus Grissom born?
Virgil 'Gus' Grissom died on January 27, 1967 at the age of 40.
Where was Virgil Grissom buried?
he was buried in the ground
Where is the Virgil I. Grissom Library in Newport News located?
The address of the Virgil I. Grissom Library is: 366 Deshazor Drive, Newport News, 23608 3520
How old is Virgil 'Gus' Grissom?
Virgil 'Gus' Grissom was born on April 3, 1926 and died on January 27, 1967. Virgil 'Gus' Grissom would have been 40 years old at the time of death or 89 years old today.
