John Kirby

United States Navy rear admiral and Pentagon spokesperson
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John Kirby
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John Kirby

Summary

John Kirby is a human[1]. He was born in St. Petersburg[2]. He was born on +1963-06-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a government spokesperson[4]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,102 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • John Kirby's place of birth was St. Petersburg[2].
  • John Kirby was born on +1963-06-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Kirby held citizenship in United States[6].
  • John Kirby's professions included government spokesperson[4].
  • John Kirby was educated at University of South Florida[7].
  • John Kirby's education included a stint at Troy University[8].
  • John Kirby was educated at Naval War College[9].
  • John Kirby was educated at St. Petersburg Catholic High School[10].
  • John Kirby received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal[11].
  • John Kirby received the Defense Superior Service Medal[12].
  • John Kirby received the Legion of Merit[13].
  • John Kirby received the Meritorious Service Medal[14].
  • John Kirby's video is recorded as Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (2024-02-12).webm[15].
  • John Kirby's image is recorded as John F. Kirby official photo (cropped).jpg[16].
  • John Kirby's image is recorded as Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby briefs reporters at the Pentagon, June 24, 2014 140624-M-EV637-049.jpg[17].
  • John Kirby is recorded as male[18].
  • John Kirby's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Kirby was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].
  • John Kirby's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[21].
  • John Kirby's IMDb ID is recorded as nm4441297[22].
  • John Kirby's Commons category is recorded as John Kirby[23].
  • John Kirby's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[24].
  • John Kirby's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/012dwfwl[25].
  • John Kirby's family name is recorded as Kirby[26].
  • John Kirby's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Kirby's place of birth was St. Petersburg[2]. He was born on +1963-06-03T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of South Florida[7], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1956[30], headquartered in Tampa[31]; Troy University[8], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1887[34], headquartered in Troy[35]; Naval War College[9], a staff college[36], in United States[37], founded in 1884[38]; and St. Petersburg Catholic High School[10], a high school[39], in United States[40].

Career and Affiliations

John Kirby worked as a government spokesperson[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Navy Distinguished Service Medal[11], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1919[43]; Defense Superior Service Medal[12], a military decoration[44], founded in 1976[45]; Legion of Merit[13], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1942[48]; and Meritorious Service Medal[14], a medallion[49], in United States[50], founded in 1969[51].

Personal Life

John Kirby was affiliated with the Democratic Party[20].

Why It Matters

John Kirby ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,102 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was John Kirby born?

John Kirby's place of birth was St. Petersburg[2].

What did John Kirby do for work?

John Kirby worked as government spokesperson[4].

Where did John Kirby go to school?

John Kirby was educated at University of South Florida[7], Troy University[8], Naval War College[9], and St. Petersburg Catholic High School[10].

What awards did John Kirby receive?

Honors received include Navy Distinguished Service Medal[11], Defense Superior Service Medal[12], Legion of Merit[13], and Meritorious Service Medal[14].

References

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  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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