Alexander Haig
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Summary
Alexander Haig was born on December 2, 1924[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on February 20, 2010[3], in Baltimore[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], politician[6], army officer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,679 views/month, #6,386 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[10]
- Child: Brian Haig[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Position held: United States Secretary of State[13], Deputy National Security Advisor[14], White House Chief of Staff[15], Supreme Allied Commander Europe[16], Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army[17]
- Educated at: United States Military Academy[18], Walsh School of Foreign Service[19], Columbia University[20], University of Notre Dame[21], United States Army War College[22], Columbia Business School[23], Naval War College[24], Lower Merion High School[25], St. Joseph's Preparatory School[26]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[27], Bronze Star Medal[28], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[29], Purple Heart[30], Air Medal[31], Silver Star[32], National Order of Vietnam[33], Doublespeak Award[34], World War II Victory Medal[35], Distinguished Service Cross[36], Defense Distinguished Service Medal[37], National Defense Service Medal[38], Army of Occupation Medal[39], Gallantry Cross[40]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[43]
- Military branch: United States Army[44]
- Commons category: Alexander Haig[45]
- Military, police or special rank: general[46]
- Cause of death: infectious disease[47]
- Residence: Philadelphia[48]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[49], Vietnam War[50]
- Family name: Haig[51]
- Given name: Alexander[52], Meigs[53]
- Manner of death: natural causes[54]
Why It Matters
Alexander Haig has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Haig born?
Alexander Haig was born in Philadelphia[2].
Where did Alexander Haig die?
Alexander Haig died in Baltimore[4].
What did Alexander Haig do for work?
Alexander Haig worked as a diplomat[5], politician[6], army officer[7], and businessperson[8].
Where did Alexander Haig go to school?
Alexander Haig was educated at United States Military Academy[18], Walsh School of Foreign Service[19], Columbia University[20], and University of Notre Dame[21].
What awards did Alexander Haig receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[27], Bronze Star Medal[28], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[29], and Purple Heart[30].