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Norman Jesse

1937 – 2000

American politician

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About Norman Jesse

Lived 1937 – 2000 (aged 62). Norman Jesse was an American politician.

Norman G. Jesse (November 9, 1937 – May 28, 2000) was an American lawyer and politician from Des Moines, Iowa. A member of the Iowa Democratic Party, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1969 to 1981. Jesse was gay; his partner for more than 35 years was Dan Johnston, who also served in the Iowa House. Neither Johnston nor Jesse was publicly out as gay during their careers in politics. They maintained separate residences across the street from each other and rarely spent the night together in the same bed.

Jesse attended Harriet B. Stowe Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Junior High School and Des Moines Technical High School, graduating in January 1956. He received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1961, majoring in industrial administration. He then went to Drake University Law School, where he earned an L.L.B. in 1964.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Iowa State University, Drake University, Drake University Law School
Positions held
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives

Family & relationships

Spouse
Dan Johnston (politician)

People in Norman Jesse's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Norman Jesse's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman Jesse?

American politician

When was Norman Jesse born?

Norman Jesse was born on 9 November 1937 in Des Moines.

When did Norman Jesse die?

Norman Jesse died on 28 May 2000.

What was Norman Jesse's occupation?

Norman Jesse was a politician.

What nationality was Norman Jesse?

Norman Jesse was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman Jesse

· Wikidata: Q21009707

· DBpedia: Norman Jesse

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