Donald Rumsfeld
American politician and diplomat (1932–2021).
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Donald Rumsfeld was an American politician and diplomat. Born on 9 July 1932 in St. Luke's Hospital, Rumsfeld died on 29 June 2021 in Taos at the age of 88.
Positions held include United States representative (1963–1969), Counselor to the President (1970–1971) and United States Permanent Representative to NATO (1973–1974). Rumsfeld studied at Princeton University and Georgetown University Law Center. Honours include Presidential Medal of Freedom, Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania and Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, among 8 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 90 languages, Donald Rumsfeld is No. 2,406 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 9 July 1932, St. Luke's Hospital
- Died
- 29 June 2021, Taos (aged 88)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Politician, military officer, diplomat
- Nickname
- Rummy
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- Princeton University, Georgetown University Law Center
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 90
Did you know
Was 31 when first united States representative (1963).
Lived to 88.
Shares a birthday with Tom Hanks and Viktor Yanukovych.
Has a Wikipedia article in 90 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1963–1969United States representative
- 1970–1971Counselor to the President
- 1973–1974United States Permanent Representative to NATO
- 1974–1975White House Chief of Staff
- 1975–1977United States Secretary of Defense
- 1977–Chief executive officer
- 2001–2006United States Secretary of Defense
- —Defence minister
Connections
- MotherJeannette Husted
- SpouseJoyce Pierson
Honours and works
Awards
- Presidential Medal of Freedom1977
- Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania2003
- Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun2015
- Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
- Order of Brilliant Star
- Order of the Golden Fleece
- Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
- Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
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