John Burke

American politician (1859–1937)
Person human Q367733
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John Burke

Summary

John Burke is a human[1]. He was born in Keokuk County[2]. He was born on February 25, 1859[3]. He died in Rochester[4]. He died on May 14, 1937[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Burke's place of birth was Keokuk County[2].
  • John Burke died in Rochester[4].
  • John Burke was born on February 25, 1859[3].
  • John Burke died on May 14, 1937[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Mary's Cemetery[10].
  • John Burke held citizenship in United States[11].
  • John Burke worked as a politician[6].
  • John Burke's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John Burke's professions included judge[8].
  • John Burke held the position of Governor of North Dakota[12].
  • John Burke held the position of member of the North Dakota House of Representatives[13].
  • John Burke held the position of member of the State Senate of North Dakota[14].
  • John Burke held the position of Treasurer of the United States[15].
  • John Burke was educated at University of Iowa[16].
  • John Burke is recorded as male[17].
  • John Burke's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Burke was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
  • John Burke's Commons category is recorded as John Burke (politician)[20].
  • John Burke's family name is recorded as Burke[21].
  • John Burke's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Burke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • John Burke's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/john-burke/[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Keokuk County[2], John Burke… he was born on February 25, 1859[3].

Education

John Burke was educated at University of Iowa[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Governor of North Dakota[12], a governor[25], in United States[26], founded in 1889[27]; member of the North Dakota House of Representatives[13]; member of the State Senate of North Dakota[14]; and Treasurer of the United States[15], a public office[28], in United States[29], founded in 1777[30].

Personal Life

John Burke was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].

Death and Burial

John Burke died on May 14, 1937[5]. He died in Rochester[4]. He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Burke include Burke County[31], a county of North Dakota[32], in United States[33], founded in 1910[34].

Why It Matters

John Burke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

Entities named for him include Burke County[31], a county of North Dakota[32], in United States[33], founded in 1910[34].

FAQs

Where was John Burke born?

Born in Keokuk County[2], John Burke…

Where did John Burke die?

John Burke passed away in Rochester[4].

What did John Burke do for work?

John Burke worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did John Burke go to school?

John Burke was educated at University of Iowa[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . 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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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