Chris Kyle
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Summary
Chris Kyle was born on April 8, 1974[1], in Odessa[2]. He died on February 2, 2013[3], in Erath County[4]. He worked as an United States Navy SEALs[5], autobiographer[6], and sniper[7]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54,748 views/month, #2,278 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Texas State Cemetery[9]
- Father: Wayne Kyle[10]
- Mother: Deby Kyle[11]
- Spouse: Taya Kyle[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Educated at: Tarleton State University[14]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[15], Purple Heart[16], Silver Star[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Military branch: United States Navy[19]
- Commons category: Chris Kyle[20]
- Military, police or special rank: Chief Petty Officer[21]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[22]
- Participated in conflict: 2003 invasion of Iraq[23]
- Family name: Kyle[24]
- Given name: Christopher[25], Scott[26], Chris[27]
- Significant event: murders of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield[28]
- Allegiance: United States[29]
- Number of deaths: 160[30], 255[31]
- Manner of death: homicide[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Nickname: The Devil of Ramadi[34]
- Birth name: Christopher Scott Kyle[35]
- Name in native language: Chris Kyle[36]
- Start of work period: 1999[37]
- End of work period: 2009[38]
Why It Matters
Chris Kyle has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include American Sniper[41], a literary work[42].
FAQs
Where was Chris Kyle born?
Chris Kyle was born in Odessa[2].
Where did Chris Kyle die?
Chris Kyle passed away in Erath County[4].
Who were Chris Kyle's parents?
Chris Kyle's father was Wayne Kyle[10]. Chris Kyle's mother was Deby Kyle[11].
Who was Chris Kyle married to?
Chris Kyle's spouses include Taya Kyle[12].
What did Chris Kyle do for work?
Chris Kyle worked as an United States Navy SEALs[5], autobiographer[6], and sniper[7].
Where did Chris Kyle go to school?
Chris Kyle was educated at Tarleton State University[14].
What awards did Chris Kyle receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[15], Purple Heart[16], and Silver Star[17].