John McCain

American politician (1936–2018)
Person human Q10390
John McCain
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John McCain

Summary

John McCain is a human[1]. He was born in Coco Solo[2]. He died in Cornville[3]. He worked as a politician[4], naval officer[5], autobiographer[6], fighter pilot[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,980 views/month, #2,585 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John McCain's place of birth was Coco Solo[2].
  • John McCain passed away in Cornville[3].
  • Burial took place at United States Naval Academy Cemetery[10].
  • John McCain's father was John S. McCain, Jr.[11].
  • John McCain's mother was Roberta McCain[12].
  • John McCain was married to Carol McCain[13].
  • Among John McCain's spouses was Cindy McCain[14].
  • A child of John McCain was Meghan McCain[15].
  • A child of John McCain was John Sidney McCain IV[16].
  • A child of John McCain was James R. D. McCain[17].
  • A child of John McCain was Bridget McCain[18].
  • A child of John McCain was Sidney McCain[19].
  • John McCain held citizenship in United States[20].
  • English was John McCain's native language[21].
  • John McCain worked as a politician[4].
  • John McCain's professions included naval officer[5].
  • John McCain worked as an autobiographer[6].
  • John McCain worked as a fighter pilot[7].
  • John McCain's professions included aircraft pilot[8].
  • John McCain worked as a screenwriter[22].
  • John McCain's field of work was politics[23].
  • John McCain held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[24].
  • John McCain held the position of United States senator[25].
  • John McCain held the position of United States senator[26].
  • John McCain held the position of United States senator[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John McCain was born in Coco Solo[2]. His father was John S. McCain, Jr.[11]. His mother was Roberta McCain[12]. English was his native language[21].

Education

Educated at United States Naval Academy[28], National War College[29], Episcopal High School[30], primary education[31], and St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], naval officer[5], autobiographer[6], fighter pilot[7], aircraft pilot[8], and screenwriter[22]. John McCain's field of work was politics[23]. He was employed by Hensley & Co.[33]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[24], a member of parliament[34], in United States[35] and United States senator[25], a position[36], in United States[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[38], Bronze Star Medal[39], Officer of the Legion of Merit[40], Purple Heart[41], Air Medal[42], and Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Carol McCain[13], a model[44], b. 1938[45], of United States[46] and Cindy McCain[14], a teacher[47], b. 1954[48], of United States[49], awarded the Arizona Women's Hall of Fame[50]. Children include Meghan McCain[15], John Sidney McCain IV[16], James R. D. McCain[17], Bridget McCain[18], and Sidney McCain[19]. Religious affiliations include Southern Baptist Convention[51], Protestantism[52], and Baptists[53]. John McCain was affiliated with the Republican Party[54].

Death and Burial

John McCain died in Cornville[3]. Burial took place at United States Naval Academy Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John McCain include USS John S. McCain[55], a guided missile destroyer[56].

Why It Matters

John McCain ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,980 views/month, #2,585 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include USS John S. McCain[55], a guided missile destroyer[56].

FAQs

Where was John McCain born?

John McCain's place of birth was Coco Solo[2].

Where did John McCain die?

John McCain died in Cornville[3].

Who were John McCain's parents?

John McCain's father was John S. McCain, Jr.[11]. John McCain's mother was Roberta McCain[12].

Who was John McCain married to?

John McCain's spouses include Carol McCain[13] and Cindy McCain[14].

What did John McCain do for work?

John McCain worked as politician[4], naval officer[5], autobiographer[6], fighter pilot[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

Where did John McCain go to school?

John McCain was educated at United States Naval Academy[28], National War College[29], Episcopal High School[30], and primary education[31].

What awards did John McCain receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[38], Bronze Star Medal[39], Officer of the Legion of Merit[40], and Purple Heart[41].

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  9. [25] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [30] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. wikidata.org.
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  1. [55] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [56] . 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. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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