Joe Klein

American journalist
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Joe Klein

Summary

Joe Klein is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on September 7, 1946[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], novelist[5], and biographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Joe Klein was born in New York City[2].
  • Joe Klein was born on September 7, 1946[3].
  • Joe Klein held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Joe Klein worked as a journalist[4].
  • Joe Klein worked as a novelist[5].
  • Joe Klein's professions included biographer[6].
  • Joe Klein was educated at University of Pennsylvania[9].
  • Joe Klein's education included a stint at Hackley School[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Joe Klein is Primary Colors[11].
  • Joe Klein received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].
  • Joe Klein received the Doublespeak Award[13].
  • Joe Klein is recorded as male[14].
  • Joe Klein's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Joe Klein's Commons category is recorded as Joe Klein[16].
  • Joe Klein's family name is recorded as Klein[17].
  • Joe Klein's given name is recorded as Joe[18].
  • Joe Klein's pseudonym is recorded as Anonymous[19].
  • Joe Klein's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Joe Klein's different from is recorded as Joe Klein[21].
  • Joe Klein's different from is recorded as Joe Klein[22].
  • Joe Klein's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+15209'}[23].
  • Joe Klein's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+15575'}[24].
  • Joe Klein's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+14719'}[25].
  • Joe Klein's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+14041'}[26].
  • Joe Klein's P14750 is recorded as 75BF-2431-83C9-08B1-1F2B[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Joe Klein… he was born on September 7, 1946[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[9], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1740[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31] and Hackley School[10], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1899[34], headquartered in Tarrytown[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], novelist[5], and biographer[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joe Klein is Primary Colors[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12], a fellowship grant[36], in United States[37], founded in 1925[38] and Doublespeak Award[13], an ironic award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1974[41].

Why It Matters

Joe Klein ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Joe Klein born?

Joe Klein was born in New York City[2].

What did Joe Klein do for work?

Joe Klein worked as journalist[4], novelist[5], and biographer[6].

Where did Joe Klein go to school?

Joe Klein was educated at University of Pennsylvania[9] and Hackley School[10].

What awards did Joe Klein receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12] and Doublespeak Award[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Encyclopedia.com. wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Muck Rack. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Babelio. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  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
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fi', 'fr', 'simple']
    Harper's tag → joe-klein
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  2. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 75BF-2431-83C9-08B1-1F2B
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship → —
    Award received → —
    Place of birth → New York City
    Educated at → University of Pennsylvania, Hackley School
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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