Bob Kerrey

American politician and U.S. Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Person human Q39718
Bob Kerrey
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Bob Kerrey

Summary

Bob Kerrey is a human[1]. Born in Lincoln[2], he… he was born on August 27, 1943[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,597 views/month, #6,623 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Bob Kerrey's place of birth was Lincoln[2].
  • Bob Kerrey was born on August 27, 1943[3].
  • Bob Kerrey held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Bob Kerrey's professions included politician[4].
  • Bob Kerrey worked as a naval officer[5].
  • Bob Kerrey's education included a stint at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[8].
  • Bob Kerrey's education included a stint at Lincoln Northeast High School[9].
  • Bob Kerrey's education included a stint at University of Nebraska Medical Center[10].
  • Bob Kerrey received the Bronze Star Medal[11].
  • Bob Kerrey received the Medal of Honor[12].
  • Bob Kerrey received the Purple Heart[13].
  • Bob Kerrey is recorded as male[14].
  • Bob Kerrey's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Bob Kerrey was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].
  • Bob Kerrey's Commons category is recorded as Bob Kerrey[17].
  • Bob Kerrey's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant (junior grade)[18].
  • Bob Kerrey was part of the conflict Vietnam War[19].
  • Bob Kerrey's family name is recorded as Kerrey[20].
  • Bob Kerrey's given name is recorded as Bob[21].
  • Bob Kerrey's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[22].
  • Bob Kerrey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Bob Kerrey's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Bob Kerrey'}[24].
  • Bob Kerrey's sibling is recorded as Jessie Rasmussen[25].
  • Bob Kerrey's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/joseph-robert-bob-kerrey/[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Bob Kerrey was born in Lincoln[2]. He was born on August 27, 1943[3].

Education

Educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[8], a public university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1869[29]; Lincoln Northeast High School[9], a high school[30], in United States[31]; and University of Nebraska Medical Center[10], a medical school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1880[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and naval officer[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[11], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1944[37]; Medal of Honor[12], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1862[40]; and Purple Heart[13], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1932[43].

Personal Life

Bob Kerrey was affiliated with the Democratic Party[16].

Why It Matters

Bob Kerrey ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,597 views/month, #6,623 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Bob Kerrey born?

Bob Kerrey was born in Lincoln[2].

What did Bob Kerrey do for work?

Bob Kerrey worked as politician[4] and naval officer[5].

Where did Bob Kerrey go to school?

Bob Kerrey was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[8], Lincoln Northeast High School[9], and University of Nebraska Medical Center[10].

What awards did Bob Kerrey receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[11], Medal of Honor[12], and Purple Heart[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant (junior grade)
    Given name Bob
    Family name Kerrey
    Sibling Jessie Rasmussen
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