Jesse Helms

American politician (1921–2008)
Person human Q503426
Jesse Helms
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Jesse Helms

Summary

Jesse Helms is a human[1]. Born in Monroe[2], he… he was born on October 18, 1921[3]. He died in Raleigh[4]. He died on July 4, 2008[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], military officer[8], banker[9], and executive[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (673 views/month, #6,628 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Monroe[2], Jesse Helms…
  • Jesse Helms passed away in Raleigh[4].
  • Jesse Helms was born on October 18, 1921[3].
  • Jesse Helms died on July 4, 2008[5].
  • Jesse Helms is buried at Historic Oakwood Cemetery[12].
  • Jesse Helms held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Jesse Helms's professions included journalist[6].
  • Jesse Helms worked as a politician[7].
  • Jesse Helms's professions included military officer[8].
  • Jesse Helms's professions included banker[9].
  • Jesse Helms's professions included executive[10].
  • Jesse Helms held the position of member[14].
  • Jesse Helms held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Jesse Helms held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Jesse Helms held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Jesse Helms held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Jesse Helms held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Among Jesse Helms's employers was Willis Smith[20].
  • Jesse Helms was employed by Alton Lennon[21].
  • Jesse Helms's education included a stint at Wake Forest University[22].
  • Jesse Helms's education included a stint at primary school[23].
  • Jesse Helms's education included a stint at Wingate University[24].
  • Jesse Helms received the Order of the Three Stars[25].
  • Jesse Helms received the Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom[26].
  • Jesse Helms received the Order of Propitious Clouds[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Monroe[2], Jesse Helms… he was born on October 18, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at Wake Forest University[22], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1834[30]; primary school[23], an educational stage[31]; and Wingate University[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], military officer[8], banker[9], and executive[10]. Employers include Willis Smith[20] and Alton Lennon[21]. Positions held include member[14], a position[32] and United States senator[15], a position[33], in United States[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Three Stars[25], Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom[26], and Order of Propitious Clouds[27].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Republican Party[35] and Democratic Party[36].

Death and Burial

Jesse Helms died on July 4, 2008[5]. He died in Raleigh[4]. The cause of death was dementia[37]. He is buried at Historic Oakwood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jesse Helms ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (673 views/month, #6,628 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Jesse Helms born?

Jesse Helms's place of birth was Monroe[2].

Where did Jesse Helms die?

Jesse Helms passed away in Raleigh[4].

What did Jesse Helms do for work?

Jesse Helms worked as journalist[6], politician[7], military officer[8], banker[9], and executive[10].

Where did Jesse Helms go to school?

Jesse Helms was educated at Wake Forest University[22], primary school[23], and Wingate University[24].

What awards did Jesse Helms receive?

Honors received include Order of the Three Stars[25], Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom[26], and Order of Propitious Clouds[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [35] . wikidata.org.
  14. [36] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [37] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . msnbc.msn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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