John Melcher

American politician (1924-2018)
Person human Q355894
John Melcher
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John Melcher

Summary

John Melcher is a human[1]. Born in Sioux City[2], he… he was born on +1924-09-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Missoula[4]. He died on +2018-04-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and veterinarian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Melcher was born in Sioux City[2].
  • John Melcher passed away in Missoula[4].
  • John Melcher was born on +1924-09-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Melcher died on +2018-04-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Melcher held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John Melcher's professions included politician[6].
  • John Melcher's professions included veterinarian[7].
  • John Melcher held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[10].
  • John Melcher held the position of member of the Montana House of Representatives[11].
  • John Melcher held the position of member of the State Senate of Montana[12].
  • John Melcher held the position of United States senator[13].
  • John Melcher held the position of United States senator[14].
  • John Melcher held the position of United States senator[15].
  • John Melcher's education included a stint at University of Minnesota[16].
  • John Melcher's education included a stint at Iowa State University[17].
  • John Melcher received the Bronze Star Medal[18].
  • John Melcher received the Purple Heart[19].
  • John Melcher is recorded as male[20].
  • John Melcher's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Melcher was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • John Melcher's Commons category is recorded as John Melcher[23].
  • John Melcher's family name is recorded as Melcher[24].
  • John Melcher's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Melcher's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • John Melcher's described by source is recorded as John Melcher, Montana Democrat in House and Senate, Dies at 93[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Melcher's place of birth was Sioux City[2]. He was born on +1924-09-06T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Minnesota[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1851[30], headquartered in Minneapolis[31] and Iowa State University[17], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1858[34], headquartered in Ames[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and veterinarian[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[10], a member of parliament[36], in United States[37]; member of the Montana House of Representatives[11]; member of the State Senate of Montana[12]; and United States senator[13], a position[38], in United States[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[18], a courage award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1944[42] and Purple Heart[19], a medallion[43], in United States[44], founded in 1932[45].

Personal Life

John Melcher was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

John Melcher died on +2018-04-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Missoula[4].

Why It Matters

John Melcher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was John Melcher born?

Born in Sioux City[2], John Melcher…

Where did John Melcher die?

John Melcher died in Missoula[4].

What did John Melcher do for work?

John Melcher worked as politician[6] and veterinarian[7].

Where did John Melcher go to school?

John Melcher was educated at University of Minnesota[16] and Iowa State University[17].

What awards did John Melcher receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[18] and Purple Heart[19].

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  9. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . medicinehatnews.com. medicinehatnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart
    Family name Melcher
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