Jim Gibbons

28th Governor of Nevada
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Jim Gibbons

Summary

Jim Gibbons is a human[1]. He was born in Sparks[2]. He was born on December 16, 1944[3]. He worked as a politician[4], military officer[5], lawyer[6], geologist[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jim Gibbons was born in Sparks[2].
  • Jim Gibbons was born on December 16, 1944[3].
  • Jim Gibbons was married to Dawn Gibbons[10].
  • Jim Gibbons held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Jim Gibbons's professions included politician[4].
  • Jim Gibbons worked as a military officer[5].
  • Jim Gibbons's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Jim Gibbons worked as a geologist[7].
  • Jim Gibbons worked as an aircraft pilot[8].
  • Jim Gibbons's professions included hydrologist[12].
  • Jim Gibbons's education included a stint at Air Command and Staff College[13].
  • Jim Gibbons's education included a stint at University of Southern California[14].
  • Jim Gibbons received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Jim Gibbons received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].
  • Jim Gibbons is recorded as male[17].
  • Jim Gibbons's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jim Gibbons was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].
  • Jim Gibbons's Commons category is recorded as Jim Gibbons[20].
  • Jim Gibbons's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[21].
  • Jim Gibbons was part of the conflict Vietnam War[22].
  • Jim Gibbons was part of the conflict Gulf War[23].
  • Jim Gibbons's family name is recorded as Gibbons[24].
  • Jim Gibbons's given name is recorded as Jim[25].
  • Jim Gibbons's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Jim Gibbons's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sparks[2], Jim Gibbons… he was born on December 16, 1944[3].

Education

Educated at Air Command and Staff College[13], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1931[30] and University of Southern California[14], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1880[33], headquartered in Los Angeles[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], military officer[5], lawyer[6], geologist[7], aircraft pilot[8], and hydrologist[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1926[37] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[38], in United States[39].

Personal Life

Among Jim Gibbons's spouses was Dawn Gibbons[10]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].

Why It Matters

Jim Gibbons ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Jim Gibbons born?

Jim Gibbons was born in Sparks[2].

Who was Jim Gibbons married to?

Jim Gibbons's spouses include Dawn Gibbons[10].

What did Jim Gibbons do for work?

Jim Gibbons worked as politician[4], military officer[5], lawyer[6], geologist[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

Where did Jim Gibbons go to school?

Jim Gibbons was educated at Air Command and Staff College[13] and University of Southern California[14].

What awards did Jim Gibbons receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . reviewjournal.com. reviewjournal.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer, lawyer +3
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Air Command and Staff College, University of Southern California, University of Nevada, Reno +2
    Military branch United States Air Force, Nevada Air National Guard
    Prabook id 3550036
    Family name Gibbons
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