David Petraeus
U.S. Army general and public official (born 1952).
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David Petraeus is an U.S. Army general and public official. Born on 7 November 1952 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, Petraeus is 73.
Positions held include Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (2011–2012) and advisory board. Petraeus studied at United States Military Academy and Princeton University. Honours include Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia, State Defence Cross of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic and James Madison Medal, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 52 languages, David Petraeus is No. 5,854 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 7 November 1952, Cornwall-on-Hudson (age 73)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Military officer, politician, soldier
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Independent voter
- Education
- United States Military Academy, Princeton University
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 52
Did you know
Was 59 when first director of the Central Intelligence Agency (2011).
Shares a birthday with Albert Camus and Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.
Two people in the Index born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, with Djuna Barnes.
Has a Wikipedia article in 52 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2011–2012Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
- —Advisory board
Connections
- FatherSixtus Petraeus
- MotherMiriam Howell
- SpouseHolly Petraeus
Honours and works
Awards
- Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia2009
- State Defence Cross of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic2009
- James Madison Medal2010
- Irving Kristol Award2010
- Gold Cross of Merit of the Carabinieri2011
- Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany2012
- Bronze Star Medal
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
- Combat Action Badge
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Legion of Merit
- Commendation Medal
- Defense Superior Service Medal
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