Colin Powell
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Summary
Colin Powell was born in New York City[1]. He died in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center[2]. He worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], army officer[5], soldier[6], and foreign minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,522 views/month, #3,690 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Harlem[9]
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Alma Powell[11]
- Child: Michael Kevin Powell[12], Linda Powell[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Occupation: security advisor[16]
- Field of work: politics[17], foreign policy[18], national security[19], foreign affairs ministry[20]
- Position held: United States Secretary of State[21], Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff[22], United States National Security Advisor[23], Deputy National Security Advisor[24]
- Employer: United States Army Command and General Staff College[25]
- Educated at: City College of New York[26], George Washington University[27], United States Army Command and General Staff College[28], Morris High School[29], National War College[30]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[31], Bronze Star Medal[32], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[33], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[34], Spingarn Medal[35], Purple Heart[36], Presidential Citizens Medal[37], Presidential Medal of Freedom[38], Air Medal[39], Philadelphia Liberty Medal[40], Ronald Reagan Freedom Award[41], Library of Congress Living Legend[42], Order of the Star of Romania[43], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[44]
- Religion or worldview: Episcopal Church[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[47]
- Military branch: United States Army[48]
Why It Matters
Colin Powell has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Colin Powell born?
Colin Powell's place of birth was New York City[1].
Where did Colin Powell die?
Colin Powell died in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center[2].
Who was Colin Powell married to?
Colin Powell's spouses include Alma Powell[11].
What did Colin Powell do for work?
Colin Powell worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], army officer[5], soldier[6], and foreign minister[7].
Where did Colin Powell go to school?
Colin Powell was educated at City College of New York[26], George Washington University[27], United States Army Command and General Staff College[28], and Morris High School[29].
What awards did Colin Powell receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[31], Bronze Star Medal[32], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[33], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[34].