John Murtha

American politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania (1932-2010)
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John Murtha

Summary

John Murtha is a human[1]. Born in New Martinsville[2], he… he was born on June 17, 1932[3]. He died in Arlington County[4]. He died on February 8, 2010[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (787 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Murtha was born in New Martinsville[2].
  • John Murtha passed away in Arlington County[4].
  • John Murtha was born on June 17, 1932[3].
  • John Murtha died on February 8, 2010[5].
  • Burial took place at Grandview Cemetery[9].
  • John Murtha held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John Murtha worked as a politician[6].
  • John Murtha worked as a military officer[7].
  • John Murtha held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • John Murtha held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[12].
  • John Murtha held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • John Murtha held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • John Murtha held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • John Murtha held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • John Murtha's education included a stint at Washington & Jefferson College[17].
  • John Murtha's education included a stint at University of Pittsburgh[18].
  • John Murtha was educated at Indiana University of Pennsylvania[19].
  • John Murtha was educated at The Kiski School[20].
  • John Murtha was educated at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown[21].
  • John Murtha received the Bronze Star Medal[22].
  • John Murtha received the Purple Heart[23].
  • John Murtha received the Profile in Courage Award[24].
  • John Murtha received the Eagle Scout[25].
  • John Murtha's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • John Murtha is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Murtha was born in New Martinsville[2]. He was born on June 17, 1932[3].

Education

Educated at Washington & Jefferson College[17], University of Pittsburgh[18], Indiana University of Pennsylvania[19], The Kiski School[20], and University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[12], a position[30], in United States[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[22], Purple Heart[23], Profile in Courage Award[24], and Eagle Scout[25].

Personal Life

John Murtha's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[32].

Death and Burial

John Murtha died on February 8, 2010[5]. He passed away in Arlington County[4]. The cause of death was surgical complications[33]. He is buried at Grandview Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Murtha ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (787 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was John Murtha born?

John Murtha's place of birth was New Martinsville[2].

Where did John Murtha die?

John Murtha passed away in Arlington County[4].

What did John Murtha do for work?

John Murtha worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did John Murtha go to school?

John Murtha was educated at Washington & Jefferson College[17], University of Pittsburgh[18], Indiana University of Pennsylvania[19], and The Kiski School[20].

What awards did John Murtha receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[22], Purple Heart[23], Profile in Courage Award[24], and Eagle Scout[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [32] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . jfklibrary.org. jfklibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [33] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Cause of death surgical complications
    Writing language English
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