Colin Powell
American general and diplomat (1937–2021).
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Colin Powell was an American general and diplomat. Born on 5 April 1937, Powell died on 18 October 2021 in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at the age of 84.
Positions held include Deputy National Security Advisor (1986–1987), United States National Security Advisor (1987–1989) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993). Powell studied at City College of New York and George Washington University. Honours include Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite, Spingarn Medal and Presidential Medal of Freedom, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 87 languages, Colin Powell is No. 1,893 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 5 April 1937
- Died
- 18 October 2021, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (aged 84)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Politician, diplomat, army officer
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- City College of New York, George Washington University
- Languages
- English, Yiddish
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 87
Did you know
Was 49 when first deputy National Security Advisor (1986).
Lived to 84.
Shares a birthday with Thomas Hobbes and Bette Davis.
Has a Wikipedia article in 87 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1986–1987Deputy National Security Advisor
- 1987–1989United States National Security Advisor
- 1989–1993Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- 2001–2005United States Secretary of State
Connections
- SpouseAlma Powell
- ChildMichael Kevin Powell
- ChildLinda Powell
Honours and works
Awards
- Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite1990
- Spingarn Medal1991
- Presidential Medal of Freedom1991
- Horatio Alger Award1991
- Presidential Medal of Freedom1993
- Library of Congress Living Legend2000
- Benjamin Franklin Medal2003
- J. William Fulbright Prize2004
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Bronze Star Medal
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Purple Heart
- Presidential Citizens Medal
- Air Medal
- Philadelphia Liberty Medal
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