Amy Johnson
pioneering English aviator (1903–1941)
1903 — 1941
Quick Facts
Profession
pioneering English aviator (1903–1941)
Born
July 1, 1903
Died
1941 (age ~38)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
aircraft pilot
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in Kingston upon HullDied in Thames Estuary
1903
Born in Kingston upon Hull (1903-07-01)
1930
AwardCommander of the Order of the British Empire
1932
AwardSegrave Trophy
1935
PositionPresident of the Women's Engineering Society (1935–1937)
1941
Died in Thames Estuary
About
Amy Johnson was a pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Amy Johnson?+
Amy Johnson was a pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia.
What does the name Amy mean?+
The name Amy means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Anglicized form of Amee (modern French Aimée), which was both a nickname and a form of the - name beloved.". It is of English origin.
When was Amy Johnson born?+
Amy Johnson was born on July 1, 1903.
When did Amy Johnson die?+
Amy Johnson died in 1941, at approximately 38 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Anglicized form of Amee (modern French Aimée), which was both a nickname and a form of the - name beloved.
The name Amy is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Anglicized form of Amee (modern French Aimée), which was both a nickname and a form of the - name beloved.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Amy
Amy — July 1, 1903
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
Would you name your baby Amy?
Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Actions